Turkey: How Conscription Reform Will Change the Military

A large, conscripted military may no longer be the most appropriate way for Turkey to protect its interests and defend against external threats. Ankara appears to have acknowledged as much Oct. 21, when it voted to reduce the length of time conscripted soldiers are required to serve. The measure, which will take effect Jan. 1, [...] View the full post at: Turkey: How Conscription Reform Will Change the Military Related posts: Russia says: “NATO is playing with fire” Bush backing Georgia and Ukraine NATO bid Turkey Ends IMF Standby-Loan Talks