Arms Race
/ˈɑrmz reɪs/
Definitions
- (n.) A competitive buildup of weapons and military capabilities between nations, often leading to heightened international tension.
The Cold War was marked by a prolonged arms race between the United States and the Soviet Union.
Forms
- arms race
- arms races
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Commentary
In legal and international relations contexts, 'arms race' underscores the legal implications of treaties and agreements aimed at controlling weapons proliferation.
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