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The United Kingdom is considering returning to a system of compulsory military service for young people, according to the Daily Mail. The return to military service is part of an election plan presented by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. This initiative is related to the UK government’s fears of increasing threats from authoritarian states, specifically mentioning Iran, China, North Korea, and Russia. Sunak believes that after turning 18 and completing school, British youth should either serve 1 year in the Armed Forces or work as a volunteer in their community for 25 days, assisting firefighters,…

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