standing army
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When the Berlin Wall came down and the Soviet Union collapsed, the need for a large standing army seemed like a thing of the past.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 12, 2026
The opportunities for repression are boundless, which is one reason why the Framers were so hostile to the idea of a standing army responsible for domestic security.
From Slate • Oct. 21, 2025
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has since announced a "standing army" of specialist police officers to tackle violent protests.
From BBC • Aug. 5, 2024
About the founders: Historians will tell you that when the Constitution was adopted, America had no significant standing army.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 2, 2023
Bloom had no idea whether Russia even had a standing army, let alone how many soldiers it might include and how many square feet they would cover.
From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson
