pacifism
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For many though, especially those with living memory of conflict and the atomic bombings, any shift away from pacifism ignites fear.
From BBC ● May 7, 2026
The announcement on Tuesday marks a milestone in Tokyo's shift away from the pacifism that has characterised its post-war defence policy.
From BBC ● Apr. 21, 2026
Today, Japan’s decadeslong embrace of pacifism is fading as the country confronts a more dangerous and unpredictable world.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 28, 2026
They’ve objected to books which expose readers to evolution, pacifism, magic, women achieving things outside of the home and “false views of death.”
From Salon ● Jul. 2, 2025
For thirty-six years I worked for different groups, promoting world government, setting up conferences on pacifism, raising money, stuffing envelopes.
From "Seedfolks" by Paul Fleischman
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