Eligible men will be automatically registered into the US military draft pool by December 2026.
Members of the media may directly contact the following experts on this topic:
Emily Regan Wills (English and French)
Associate Professor, School of Political Studies, Faculty of Social Sciences
Professor Wills' research interests include everyday US politics and the anti-war social movement.
“The US’ Selective Service System has maintained the groundwork for a potential military draft since 1917, although in different forms, and has been highly controversial. Current discussions about implementing a draft reflect the Trump government’s attitude towards global affairs and militaristic approach to domestic politics; if this moves beyond the discussion stage, it will result in significant pushback from other actors."