demilitarize
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Morgenthau’s plan to demilitarize and deindustrialize Germany was seized upon by the failing Nazi regime as a propaganda tool, and the Truman administration ultimately rejected it.
From Salon • Mar. 25, 2026
Lebanese officials say they are on pace to demilitarize southern Lebanon as part of the agreement that halted hostility between Israel and Hezbollah in late 2024.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 29, 2025
The move shows a change in tact by Casto, who has previously criticized the role of the military in previous administrations and pledged to "demilitarize citizen security" during her presidential campaign.
From Reuters • Apr. 3, 2023
The question is, how can antagonistic nations demilitarize safely, without raising the risk of preemptive attacks?
From Scientific American • Sep. 28, 2022
It also would aim to demilitarize law enforcement, which has benefited from years of military surplus gear.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 7, 2020
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Fighting Words: Belli and Milit
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