expansionism

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But as Russia slid into authoritarianism and expansionism after WWII, Ted’s choice seemed less righteous, even if it was born of a belief that it was dangerous for only one country to have the bomb.

From Los Angeles Times

Mr. Trump spent the first three years of his presidency mostly averting his gaze from China’s military expansionism and human-rights abuses because he wanted a trade deal with Beijing.

From New York Times

The governing D.P.P. has positioned itself as a defender of Taiwan’s sovereignty and democracy, and pointed to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine as an example of the urgent threat of authoritarian expansionism.

From New York Times

General Brown and Mr. Austin would advise Mr. Biden on national security matters from the war in Ukraine to China’s military expansionism in the Asia-Pacific region.

From New York Times

President Tsai said on Saturday that her government would continue working with the US and other democracies as the island faced "continued authoritarian expansionism" from China.

From BBC