antimilitarism

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Definition of antimilitarismnext
as in antiaggression

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  1. anti-imperialism
  2. nonaggression
  3. pacifism
Noun
  • Venezuela’s socialist revolution was built on a number of principles – including anti-imperialism.
    — Tibisay Zea, Christian Science Monitor, 11 May 2026
  • The roots of anti-imperialism In the 30 years after Roosevelt asserted the U.S.’s right to intervene across the hemisphere, U.S. forces occupied Cuba three times – in 1906-09, 1912 and 1917-21.
    — Tony Wood, The Conversation, 17 Apr. 2026
Definition of anti-imperialism
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  • Mediators are also discussing nonaggression pacts, non-state armed groups and nuclear issues with Iran, according to Qatar.
    — Kevin Liptak, CNN Money, 17 June 2026
  • The list reportedly includes a guarantee of nonaggression, a lifting of primary and secondary sanctions, recognizing Iran’s right to enrich uranium, and giving control of the Strait of Hormuz to Iran.
    — Hailey Bullis, The Washington Examiner, 8 Apr. 2026
Definition of nonaggression
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  • With pacifism enshrined in its post-war constitution and culture, Japan has for decades had to rely on co-operation with US military intelligence support.
    — The Week UK, TheWeek, 16 July 2026
  • The postwar disarmament of Germany, the manifesto argues, was an overcorrection that contributed to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, similarly Japan’s commitment to pacifism has outlived its purpose.
    — Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 22 Apr. 2026
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