The Network · 2026-03-28 03:56:52 · ZeroHedge
Israel's military chief has issued a stark warning that the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) is nearing a point of internal collapse. In a dramatic statement to the country's security cabinet, Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir declared, "the IDF is going to collapse in on itself," raising what he described as "10 red flags...
The Network · 2026-04-05 12:56:49 · ZeroHedge
Germany has instituted a new, direct form of state control over its male citizens' freedom of movement. Under a recently enacted law, all German men aged between 17 and 45 must now obtain explicit approval from the Bundeswehr—the German armed forces—for any trip abroad lasting longer than three months. The rule, part o...
The Network · 2026-04-10 08:39:25 · ZeroHedge
Germany's new military conscription framework contains a fine print clause that restricts the ability of men to leave the country, effectively preventing potential draftees from escaping future call-ups. The law, passed late last year, mandates that men aged up to 45 must obtain permission from the armed forces before ...
The Network · 2026-04-10 17:22:54 · The Intercept
The U.S. Selective Service System is abandoning its decades-old self-registration model, moving to automatically enroll draft-eligible men later this year. This significant policy shift, described by a U.S. government official as having been 'in the works for quite a while,' aims to close potential gaps in the nation's...
The Network · 2026-04-20 08:22:31 · ZeroHedge
Ukraine's military now faces a more critical shortage of soldiers than of weapons, as a dramatically reduced population threatens its ability to field an army. With the pool of eligible men aged 18-60 dwindling due to casualties and emigration, the government is under intense pressure to meet Commander-in-Chief Zelensk...
The Network · 2026-04-21 07:52:55 · Japan Times
Assaults on Ukraine's military recruitment officials have surged dramatically, signaling a dangerous rise in domestic resistance to conscription. The number of attacks nearly tripled to 341 last year, and more than 100 incidents have already been recorded in the current year. This sharp increase points to deepening soc...