Al-Maliki Criticizes "Mandatory Conscription" Proposal: An Outdated Idea as 2026 Wars Rely on Tech, Not Troop Numbers

 The head of the State of Law Coalition, Nouri al-Maliki, called on the Iraqi Parliament today, Wednesday, April 22, 2026, to delay the legislation of the mandatory conscription law, describing it as an "outdated idea." In a post on "X," Al-Maliki explained that modern warfare now primarily relies on drones and advanced technologies rather than large numbers of troops. He warned that enrolling vast numbers in conscription would cost the state enormous sums without actual necessity, emphasizing that priority should be given to enhancing army efficiency and building a high-quality, effective force.