[chrisseaton]

Yes the US and UK are notable examples of exceptions. But in most countries it’s the case.

[Retric]

That list includes, US, UK, France, Russia, Australia, New Zealand, and Israel. Further, many EU countries accept EU citizenship rather than limit things to their own countries citizens.

So, it’s reasonably common among western countries.

[sharpneli]

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_militaries_that_recr...

It’s common across big countries. Lot of that list contains things like from specific area only.

Rare amongst smaller countries. For me it sounds odd to serve in a military without citizenship. Finland even allows some men to skip the conscription if they do not live in Finland and have dual citizenship.

[xvilka]

I wouldn't call Australia, New Zealand, and Russia "western countries".

[Retric]

I agree that Russia is generally not considered a western country. But Australia and New Zealand are generally on such lists. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Western_world