Recruitment of Underage Personnel at Military Checkpoints: Rally, Child Soldiers, and Global Concerns
Historical Context: Youth Mobilization in Conflict
The use of young people in state or paramilitary activities is not unique to Iran. Similar patterns have appeared in:
- World War II youth brigades
- Civil conflicts in Africa and Asia
- Revolutionary movements worldwide
However, modern international norms increasingly reject these practices, emphasizing:
- Education over militarization
- Protection over participation
- Psychological well-being over ideological conditioning
