Will forced conscription in Myanmar strengthen or weaken the military?

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Will forced conscription in Myanmar strengthen or weaken the military?

Amidst Myanmar's ongoing civil war, the implementation of forced conscription raises questions about its impact on the military's stability. Despite the grand display during the annual Armed Forces day, underlying issues such as losses, defections, and burgeoning resistance movements, present a challenge to military rule. Will forced conscription bolster the junta's control, or will it hasten its downfall? Guests: Nyo Ohn Myint Former Assistant of Aung San Suu Kyi Aung Kyaw Moe Deputy Human Rights Minister of Myanmar’s National Unity Govt Matthew Smith Co-founder and CEO of Fortify Rights