Golan Ian
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Jun

/26
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Misogyny in the Barracks Still Undermines Finnish Women’s Voluntary Military Service

In a column for Lapin Kansa, Saaga Vanhamäki argues that Finnish conscripts still too often fail to show basic respect toward women who volunteer for military service. She frames the issue against Finland’s security situation, shrinking conscript age cohorts, and rising service interruptions, arguing that women’s willingness to serve should carry more weight, not less, […]
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Jun

/26
By Research, Germany, sweden No Comments

Swedish Inspiration of German Conscription Reform

A new Lund University thesis examines how Germany’s new military service policy was shaped by Swedish inspiration but adapted to domestic political and constitutional constraints (such as the male only obligation) The research shows that already during the SPD term, the then (and current) defence minister Pistorius: “reportedly tasked the Ministry with drafting various options, […]
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Jun

/26
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Finland’s Struggle with Its Civil–Military Relations

Ilmari Käihkö’s DCAF report, Post-War Security Sector Reform in Finland, examines Finland as a rare case of a small frontline democracy that managed to preserve sovereignty, maintain a large defense sector, and avoid military rule despite civil war, world war, Cold War pressure, and decades of threat from Russia. The report is especially valuable because […]
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A Finnish Air Force member and U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Martin Stiller, 493rd Fighter Generation Squadron tactical aircraft maintenance specialist, discuss elements of a Finnish Air Force F/A-18C Hornet aircraft assigned to the Karelia Air Wing at Ørland Air Force Station, Norway, March 13, 2026. Training as one unified, lethal force during Exercise Cold Response 26 ensured NATO Allies and partners were prepared to safeguard and protect critical infrastructure important to both European and American interests. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff. Sgt. Elizabeth Davis)
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Misogyny in the Barracks Still Undermines Finnish Women’s Voluntary Military Service

A group of Finnish soldiers talk amongst one another near a Finnish Sisu NA-110 tracked vehicle on May 27, 2026 at Vuosanka Training Area, Finland. From April 27 to May 31, 2026 U.S. and Allied forces will exercise NATO’s Eastern Flank Deterrence Initiative, demonstrating NATO’s ability to fight and win on the modern battlefield. Nearly 15,000 troops from eleven nations will train across the High North, Baltic region, and Poland, executing rapid maneuvers, air defense, counter-drone operations, and cyber defense to validate NATO’s regional defense plans in real time. This series of linked exercises, including Saber Strike, Immediate Response, and Swift Response, turns investment into capability. Soldiers integrate unmanned systems, AI-enabled command and control, and live data networks to move faster, decide faster, and fight more effectively across all domains. Sword 26 demonstrates how U.S. Army Europe and Africa drives transformation at scale while strengthening deterrence. Together with our Allies, we are building a unified, lethal force ready to defend NATO territory and respond to any threat. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by 1st Sgt. Austin Berner)
23 / 06 / 26

Refresher Training Disrupts Finnish Reservist’s Work and Studies

Swedish Army solider role players participate in evacuation control center training during exercise Aurora 26 in Visby, Sweden, May 9, 2026. U.S. Marines and Sailors with 2nd MLG are participating in exercise Aurora as part of the larger U.S. Army-led Sword 26 series of linked multinational exercises, which directly supports NATO's Eastern Flank Deterrence Initiative concept, validates defense plans, builds a unified lethal force, and strengthens deterrence. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brady V. Hathaway)
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Swedish Inspiration of German Conscription Reform

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