Militarism Ideologue
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A Militarism Ideologue is an political idealogue of militarism.
- They can advocate for the maintenance and use of strong military capabilities to advance societal interests.
- Context:
- They often hold positions of power or influence, such as political leaders, military leaders, or influential thinkers.
- They can influence military policy, foreign policy, and public opinion in their respective societies.
- Example(s):
- Alexander the Great.
- Julius Caesar.
- Charlemagne, King of the Franks and Lombards and later Emperor of the Romans.
- Napoleon Bonaparte.
- Genghis Khan.
- Hideki Tojo, Prime Minister of Japan during World War II.
- Benito Mussolini.
- Adolf Hitler.
- Theodore Roosevelt (known for his "Big Stick" foreign policy).
- Joseph Stalin.
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- Counter-Example(s):
- Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, also known as Mahatma Gandhi, who was a proponent of non-violent resistance.
- Martin Luther King Jr., an American civil rights leader who advocated for change through nonviolent means.
- Costa Rica, a country that abolished its military in 1948 and has since maintained a policy of neutrality and non-aggression.
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- See: Political Leader, Military Leader, Militarization, Imperialism, Expansionism, Might is Right, Social Darwinism, Fascism, War.