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Why Have Three Gulf States Introduced the Draft?

Author: Zoltan Barany

In: The RUSI Journal, Vol 16, 2017, pp. 16-26

An analysis of the factors that have led to Kuwait, the UAE and Qatar introducing conscription for their armed forces. Barany argues that conscription is a response to emerging security needs, but is also designed to strengthen the link between state and citizen.