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Conscription

Military

Compulsory enrollment of persons for military service. Some countries require all citizens of a certain age to serve, while others have abolished it.

Example: South Korea requires all male citizens to complete approximately 18-21 months of military service.

Related field: Military service age and obligation

Military Expenditures

Military

The amount a country spends on its armed forces, usually expressed as a percentage of GDP.

Example: The United States spends more on its military than the next 10 countries combined.

Related field: Military expenditures

Military Service

Military

The age requirements and obligations for military service in a country.

Example: Israel requires military service for both men and women.

Related field: Military service age and obligation

NATO

Military

The North Atlantic Treaty Organization, a military alliance of 31 member countries from North America and Europe. Members agree to mutual defense in response to an attack.

Example: NATO was founded in 1949 with 12 original member states.

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