Armed Forces as an Employer of Choice: The Role of Gender and Person–Organization Fit
Many militaries face challenges in meeting recruitment targets and increasing female representation. This study identifies person-organization fit as the strongest predictor of Armed Forces attractiveness for both men and women. For women, person-organization fit additionally exerts a moderating effect, as a minimum level is required for perceived work-ife benefits to positively influence attraction to a military career.

Motivated to Fight: Diverse Motivations of Foreign Fighters in the Russia–Ukraine War
This study examines motivations of foreign fighters in Ukraine’s Foreign Legion (2022-2023). Using data on 296 individuals, it finds motivations vary by origin: Western fighters are driven by empathy and altruism, while post-Soviet fighters emphasize ideology and geopolitics, highlighting the context-dependent and evolving nature of such motivations.

Military Propensity Among Israel Defense Forces’ Potential Conscripts: A Re-Examination and Differentiation by Personal Preferences of Enlistment Motivation
Israel maintains a law-based mandatory military service, preserving its “People’s Army” model. Despite societal changes, youth motivation to serve remains high. Based on a large survey, this study reexamines Moskos’ Institution/Occupation model, revealing that Israeli youth balance two motives—self-actualization and contributing to national security—within their approach to compulsory service.

Sentiment Analysis of Russian-Language Social Media Posts Discussing the 2022 Russian Invasion of Ukraine
This study analyzed 1,393,245 Russian-language social media posts (Feb–Sep 2022) about the war in Ukraine from VK and Telegram. Using VADER sentiment analysis, 15,000 posts showed early positive sentiment shifting to neutrality. VK mirrored this positive-to-negative trend, while Telegram remained neutral, revealing initial platform differences that diminished over time.

A Playstation Mentality to Killing? Adverse Psychological Consequences in Drone Pilots and the Stigmatization thereof in the Military
Drone pilots may be far from the battlefield, but are they truly untouched by war? This article explores the hidden mental health struggles of drone operators and how a “video game” image increases stigma. Based on expert interviews from three countries, it sheds light on the psychological toll of remote warfare—and the silence surrounding it.