expansionism

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Two World Wars—and the surge in destructive technology—showed that industrial warfare had made territorial expansionism devastating.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 24, 2026

The view from Eastern Europe, on Nato's front line, gives a much sharper perspective on issues around Russian expansionism, Catlyn says.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2025

His expansionism, bluster and repression have produced quantifiable results.

From Washington Post • Oct. 20, 2022

India’s government has believed it will retain good relations with the United States because of its role as a potentially crucial check on Chinese expansionism.

From New York Times • May 4, 2022

President McKinley again had defeated William Jennings Bryan, but the campaign issue was American expansionism overseas.

From United States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches by United States. Presidents.