With Donald Trump floating the idea of annexing Greenland and hinting at other military actions, questions about a possible draft have started to surface again.
Recent US strikes on Venezuela added to global tension, and when combined with Trump’s comments about Greenland and potential action against Iran, they have fueled fears of a wider conflict. If war were ever to break out, the US government does have the authority to reinstate the draft, though it would require several legal steps.
As those worried seem to be spreading, Google searches for “World War III” and “US draft rule and age” have spiked, reflecting growing concerns about potential military conscription.
While the US currently has no active draft, it remains on standby under federal law and can be activated in cases of a national emergency.
Following the Vietnam War, US abolished military conscription in January 1973.
A recent survey by the Atlantic Council shows that 69% of responders believe a war between powerful nations may take place within the next ten years.
