Sweden Ditches the Draft

Yep, the latest downsized European military has abolished the draft, which had been in place for over 100 years.

Sweden, population approximately 9 million with well over 1.5 million in greater Stockholm, has adopted a new policy which means that 'required military service' will only be enacted if the country feels threatened. In peacetime, a voluntary system will be in place with more stringent requirements that must be met in order to join the military. The new system applies to both men and women.

By: Brant