antimilitarism

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Noun
  • Imperialism and democratic socialism One of Orwell’s earliest and most enduring political commitments was anti-imperialism – opposition to extending national power by means of colonialization or military force.
    Mark Satta, The Conversation, 25 Aug. 2025
  • Newton’s philosophy blended Marxist theory, Black nationalism and anti-imperialism into a unique vision for liberation.
    Sughnen Yongo, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Takaichi has underscored the need to accelerate Japan’s military buildup after years of pacifism since World War II, echoing Abe’s militaristic vision.
    Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 28 Oct. 2025
  • Reconciliation is as natural as conflict — but pacifism, or being completely unwilling to defend yourself, while aiming for peace as an end, provides no means of getting there.
    Big Think, Big Think, 18 Oct. 2025
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