Part 19/20:
In the Pacific, Australia and neighboring allies are increasingly discussing mandatory military service or expanded reserve training as deterrence measures against regional threats from China and North Korea. Several nations’ strategic analyses highlight that a well-trained soldiery and civilian reserve force are essential in future conflicts—doctrine inspired by historical precedents like the World Wars and modern hybrid warfare.
Final Thoughts
As tensions escalate across Europe, the Middle East, and beyond, nations grapple with the necessity of military readiness, international diplomacy, and humanitarian responsibilities. Persistent drone incursions, political upheavals, climate crises, and great power rivalries threaten to ignite conflicts at multiple levels.