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Available September 15, 2026
What if we took inspiration from the Swiss army?
The return of high-intensity warfare to Europe has shattered the certainties upon which our armed forces were built following the collapse of the USSR. We are rediscovering the need for mass, reserves, mobilization capabilities, and civic engagement—and, above all, questioning whether or not to reinstate military service. Many foreign nations are cited as models, particularly the Baltic and Scandinavian states. Yet, we often overlook what is happening right next door, with our discreet neighbor: Switzerland.
A militia army, compulsory military service, citizen-soldiers, rapid mobilization, territorial defense: beneath its apparent uniqueness, the Swiss system offers a remarkable example of an entire nation prepared for war. Combining historical analysis with on-the-ground research, the author examines the Swiss military model in detail, compares it to the French situation, and proposes drawing inspiration from it. It is a bold approach that reveals a little-known Swiss success story.