Militarism refers to the promotion of war or the threat of war or violence, rather than diplomatic or negotiated solutions, as the preferred way to settle conflict
Oxford dictionary definition:
Militarism refers to the promotion of war or the threat of war or violence, rather than diplomatic or negotiated solutions, as the preferred way to settle conflict
Oxford dictionary definition:
- (chiefly derogatory) – the belief that a country should maintain a strong military capability and be prepared to use it aggressively to defend or promote national interests
Key resources:
The MAPW war and militarism series offers thought-provoking papers intended to spark public debate ahead of the 2015 Anzac centenary:
- Militarising Australian History: MAPW paper 1, Marilyn Lake. February 2012
- War is a health hazard: MAPW paper 2, Jenny Grounds, March 2012
- Sending Australians to War: MAPW Paper 3, Paul Barratt, April 2012
- Promoting security: militarism or diplomacy: MAPW paper 4, John Langmore, July 2012
- Emotions and the criticism of war: MAPW paper 5, Joy Damousi, September 2012
- Australia’s trade in arms: MAPW paper 6, Michelle Fahy, October 2012