Demilitarization

Paul Joseph

Demilitarization refers to the dismantling or decon-struction of militarism. Militarism is the influence of the military as an institution and of the preparations to use military force on the overall social organization of society. Demilitarization can be seen as taking place along several dimensions, which may or may not be aligned with each other. The implication is that a society might be in the process of becoming demilitarized in some areas but not in others. One key element of militarism is the direct participation of the armed forces in the governing structures of society. In this case, demilitarization signifies ...

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