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I think Israel is a good example of when conscription is necessary, You have a small state surrounded by hostile countries that seek not only its annihilation but likely its citizenry as well. In a situation like that you can't rely on the hopes of having enough volunteers you have to maintain a...

Basic training is a thing that conscripted soldiers are suppose to do, Although Russia thought to ignore that for some reason.

I think conscription is more of a matter of realpolitik rather than an ethical discussion, Most nations do not have the GDP of the US and cannot afford to maintain large standing armies of volunteers. Conscription becomes a necessary evil in times of war for smaller poorer countries, I'd argue...