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Russia and China have agreed to oppose any efforts to revive Japanese militarism, amid tensions involving Japan's remarks on Taiwan and historical issues, with leaders emphasizing their shared stance on historical falsification and territorial integrity.
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius is working to strengthen Germany's military capabilities amidst internal political resistance and the need to counter Russian threats in Europe.
A retired U.S. Air Force officer laments the decline of American moral authority, criticizing the country's militarism, imperial pursuits, and political leadership, and calls for citizens to reclaim their ideals and resist further escalation of wars, especially with China.
In 2023, mainstream media in the United States often supported an aggressive foreign policy stance, failing to critically assess U.S. militarism and its implications. Coverage of the Ukraine conflict, relations with China, and the war in Gaza tended to reflect American exceptionalism and a bias towards military solutions. Media outlets sometimes published content influenced by defense industry funding without disclosing potential conflicts of interest, contributing to a narrative that favors confrontation over diplomacy. Despite calls for a more balanced approach, the trend of media-driven militarism persisted throughout the year.