The Swedes are feeling the heat of Russia’s expansionist actions. They’ve already begun the process of joining NATO and now the Swedes are considering expand the draft to assure they have enough troops to meet the threat Russia right now presents to them.
The Swedes reinstated the draft in 2017 but so far have not fully acted on it. They only have 5,000 conscripts. They plan on doubling that by the end of the year to 10,000, with more expansions expected. The move sends a message to the Russians that the Swedes are resolved to resist any efforts by the Russians to expand their borders into Sweden.
