Which countries have compulsory military service?
The Hindu
A video on mandatory military service in various countries
Starting from 2024, Taiwan will have one-year compulsory military service instead of the previous four-month period.
This comes when the country is facing growing threats from China.
Taiwan is not the only country to have military conscription.
Here’s a look at some other countries that have mandatory military service.
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