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Recent Examples of militarization
The militarization of space, expanded anti-missile defenses and the potential risks of AI could create additional instability.
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Chicago Tribune, Twin Cities, 9 Jan. 2026
Meléndez’s trajectory reflects the deep militarization of Venezuela’s civilian institutions and the central role the armed forces play in sustaining Chavista rule.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2026
The militarization of space, expanded anti-missile defenses and the potential risks of AI could create additional instability.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
His images of dislocation, erasure, chemical defoliation, and the militarization of daily life are paired with analytical and empathetic commentary.
—Literary Hub, 19 Dec. 2025
Although evidence of militarization remains limited, Western defense strategists warn that these dual-use facilities could evolve into a global network for the Chinese navy.
—Zongyuan Zoe Liu, Foreign Affairs, 16 Dec. 2025
The ongoing militarization of space means that satellite operators will increasingly require more fuel in orbit.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 9 Dec. 2025
The speed at which the cops turn against the people by ripping off masks to ensure pepper spray lands in their eyes, or charging at crowds to eagerly shoot rubber bullets in their chests, is to witness the eventual hyper-militarization of the police.
—Vikram Murthi, IndieWire, 5 Dec. 2025
Local officials have raised concerns that further militarization would increase risks for Okinawans in the event of conflict with China.
—Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2025
Chicago Tribune, Twin Cities, 9 Jan. 2026
Meléndez’s trajectory reflects the deep militarization of Venezuela’s civilian institutions and the central role the armed forces play in sustaining Chavista rule.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2026
The militarization of space, expanded anti-missile defenses and the potential risks of AI could create additional instability.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
His images of dislocation, erasure, chemical defoliation, and the militarization of daily life are paired with analytical and empathetic commentary.
—Literary Hub, 19 Dec. 2025
Although evidence of militarization remains limited, Western defense strategists warn that these dual-use facilities could evolve into a global network for the Chinese navy.
—Zongyuan Zoe Liu, Foreign Affairs, 16 Dec. 2025
The ongoing militarization of space means that satellite operators will increasingly require more fuel in orbit.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 9 Dec. 2025
The speed at which the cops turn against the people by ripping off masks to ensure pepper spray lands in their eyes, or charging at crowds to eagerly shoot rubber bullets in their chests, is to witness the eventual hyper-militarization of the police.
—Vikram Murthi, IndieWire, 5 Dec. 2025
Local officials have raised concerns that further militarization would increase risks for Okinawans in the event of conflict with China.
—Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for militarization
armament
Noun
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For 35 years Brazilian political elites have viewed nuclear armament as both unnecessary and counterproductive, given Brazil’s peaceful foreign policy, emphasis on multilateralism, and the Tlatelolco Treaty making Latin America a nuclear-weapons-free zone.—
Oliver Stuenkel,
Time,
9 Jan. 2026
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Trump recently announced a multibillion-dollar deal to send to Taiwan a massive armament package, including high-mobility artillery rocket systems, howitzers and drones.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Jan. 2026
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“Militarization.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/militarization. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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