Latvia’s Renewed Conscription Turns Two

Māris Andžāns

Latvia’s Renewed Conscription Turns Two

Māris Andžāns

Rīga Stradiņš University

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Abstract

July 1, 2025, marks two years since the first conscripts began their 11-month service under Latvia’s renewed conscription system, known as the National Defence Service. Contrary to what Latvia’s Ministry of Defence claimed back in 2017, the return of conscription has neither weakened nor destroyed the National Armed Forces and the National Guard. The first two years have gone smoothly, though at a slow pace. The road ahead may encounter challenges due to rising conscription numbers and decreasing public support.

Original language	English
Specialist publication	Baltic Bulletin
Publication status	Published - 27 Jun 2025

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Latvia’s Renewed Conscription Turns Two

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Factors and Actors Contributing to the Willingness to Defend One’s Own Country: the Case of Latvia, Lithuania and Taiwan

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Factors and Actors Contributing to the Willingness to Defend One’s Own Country: the Case of Latvia, Lithuania and Taiwan

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