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peace activism  

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  • Peace activism has a long history, becoming an important global issue with the rise of nationalism, the armaments industry, and international interdependence during the 19th century. Some peace activists oppose all war and related activities, while others oppose wars of aggression but not national defensive wars. [Source: Encyclopedia of Global Studies; Peace Activism]

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