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Traditional militarization theory argues that as the armed forces increase their influence in government, because of an increase in their capabilities, the state becomes more likely to adopt an aggressive foreign policy that can lead to war.1 “... [T]he presence of military capabilities means participation in decision making by officials responsible for those capabilities, who are likely to urge or endorse the use of force and who regard it as a proper and feasible step.”2 According to Stuart Bremer, “the militarization of a society may cause leaders and followers alike to conclude that war is inevitable rather than merely possible.”3 The conventional wisdom, at least, is that military leaders are more likely to endorse war mainly because they are more familiar with that policy instrument. They tend to be alarmist and rely on offensive military solutions.4
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Schofield, J. (2007). Introduction: Contending Views—Militarism, Militarization and War. In: Militarization and War. Initiatives in Strategic Studies: Issues and Policies. Palgrave Macmillan, New York. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-137-07719-6_1
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