"Conscription: A Security Boost or Burden?"

Latvia is reintroducing compulsory military service, joining other European countries like Lithuania and Sweden, amid growing security concerns following Russia's attack on Ukraine. Experts argue that while conscription can help build military reserves, it faces challenges such as insufficient training, lack of motivation among conscripts, and high economic and political costs. The debate continues on whether conscription is the best approach to bolster national defense.