A University of Pennsylvania professor contends that reintroducing a military draft could spur greater student opposition to the conflict in Iran by directly involving young people in the costs of war. The proposal also aims to address disparities in defense burdens by spreading national service obligations more evenly across society. Critics may question whether such a measure would effectively shift public sentiment or simply expand conscription without addressing root causes of conflict. The debate highlights tensions between civic duty, student activism, and the ethical implications of mandatory military service.
University of Pennsylvania professor Jonathan Zimmerman argues that reinstating a military draft would encourage student activism against the ongoing war in Iran and ensure a more equitable distribution of national defense responsibilities.
