Antimilitarism
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Antimilitarism is a doctrine commonly found in the anarchist and, more globally, in the socialist movement, which may both be characterized as internationalist movements. It relies heavily on a critical theory of nationalism and imperialism, and was an explicit goal of the First and Second International. Whereas pacifism is opposition to violence in general, antimilitarism is opposed to war between states in particular and, of course, militarism.
While antimilitarism is an ideology typically associated with the left, it is also found among Old Right and libertarian elements, most notably in the United States.
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