Should we bring back military service?
Martin Geissler and Laura Miller ask if a flurry of geopolitical developments could trigger a new debate about military conscription.
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Donald Trump has discussed using the US military to acquire Greenland while the UK has pledged to send troops to Ukraine if a peace deal is made with Russia.
We ask Stewart McDonald, the SNP鈥檚 former defence spokesperson, whether the recent flurry of geopolitical twists could trigger a fresh debate about military conscription.
Scotcast is the 麻豆社鈥檚 Scottish news podcast. This episode is hosted by Laura Miller and Martin Geissler.
Get in touch: scotcast@bbc.co.uk
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