self-defense

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This “strategic ambiguity”—backed by aid for Taiwan’s self-defense and a robust military presence in the Pacific—has been key to deterring Beijing.

From The Wall Street Journal

In a note to clients, Eurasia Group analysts noted that Takaichi used the phrase “situation threatening Japan’s survival,” which would allow the prime minister to deploy military in self-defense.

From Barron's

At Hollywood Career College’s self-defense class, Gold demonstrated potential scenarios.

From Los Angeles Times

“When Mr. Murillo did the act, he did not act in self-defense or defense of others,” Tracy said.

From Los Angeles Times

Hamas’s military wing suggested to Egyptian mediators that they should be able to keep their personal firearms for self-defense.

From The Wall Street Journal