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Recent Examples of militarization
Their remarks reflect a broader concern among some Latin American leaders about the militarization of regional disputes and the possibility of foreign intervention.
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Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
However, with the proliferation and escalation of conflicts globally, record levels of displacement and militarization, and very little political will to address these issues, the recommendations are likely to remain unimplemented.
—Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Produced by the Institute for Economics & Peace (IEP), the index ranks 163 independent states and territories according to criteria including societal safety and security; the extent of ongoing domestic and international conflict; and the degree of militarization.
—Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2025
In any peace talks, Russia will try to seek demilitarization of Ukraine and severe limitations on its militarization and security partnerships with NATO and Europe, which would render Ukraine perennially vulnerable and endanger European security.
—Galip Dalay, Time, 19 Aug. 2025
When those officials fail, the answer is not militarization, but accountability.
—Chris Purdy, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Aug. 2025
The growing militarization of space means satellite operators need enough fuel to perform evasive maneuvers.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 11 Aug. 2025
Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
However, with the proliferation and escalation of conflicts globally, record levels of displacement and militarization, and very little political will to address these issues, the recommendations are likely to remain unimplemented.
—Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Produced by the Institute for Economics & Peace (IEP), the index ranks 163 independent states and territories according to criteria including societal safety and security; the extent of ongoing domestic and international conflict; and the degree of militarization.
—Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2025
In any peace talks, Russia will try to seek demilitarization of Ukraine and severe limitations on its militarization and security partnerships with NATO and Europe, which would render Ukraine perennially vulnerable and endanger European security.
—Galip Dalay, Time, 19 Aug. 2025
When those officials fail, the answer is not militarization, but accountability.
—Chris Purdy, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Aug. 2025
The growing militarization of space means satellite operators need enough fuel to perform evasive maneuvers.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 11 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for militarization
armament
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More than 100 different types of equipment will be included, all of it battle ready and domestically produced, Xu said, adding that a large proportion would be new armaments making their debut.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
21 Aug. 2025
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At the aid site, his friends say Obeid was killed by armaments dropped by an Israeli quadcopter.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
17 Aug. 2025
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“Militarization.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/militarization. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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