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Military axis
Militarist vs Pacifist
When, if ever, is military force the right answer?
Most people land near the middle: a military for defence, war as a last resort. The edges are where it gets interesting, from compulsory service and toppling hostile regimes on one side to abolishing armies on the other.
Militarist
A strong military keeps a country safe and respected, and force is a legitimate tool of foreign policy.
Statements that score Militarist
- “War is needed to make an economy thrive.”
- “Military action by our nation is often necessary to protect it.”
- “A government must maintain a strong military to defend itself.”
Pacifist
Diplomacy should always come first. Military spending is mostly waste and war is rarely, if ever, justified.
Statements that score Pacifist
- “War is never justified.”
- “Humanity has passed the point in which war is needed for resources.”
- “It is more important to retain peaceful relations than to further our strength.”
Result labels
Your score is the percentage toward Militarist. The label shown on your result depends on which band it falls in.
- 91-100%Expansionist
- 76-90%Militarist
- 61-75%Military-Focused
- 40-60%Neutral
- 25-39%Non-Aggressive
- 10-24%Pacifist
- 0-9%Anti-War
Where do you land on military?
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