(ぐんしゅく)

ぐんしゅく
noun
disarmament; arms reduction
politicsmilitary
1. disarmament; arms reduction
The reduction of a nation's military forces, weapons, or defense spending, typically through international agreements.
Disarmament negotiations have begun.
Nuclear disarmament is an important issue for the international community.
Both countries signed a disarmament treaty and agreed to reduce their military capabilities.

An abbreviation of 軍備(ぐんび)縮小(しゅくしょう) (military reduction). A key term in international politics and Japan's postwar discourse. Japan, as the only country to have experienced atomic bombings, has been a vocal advocate for (かく)軍縮(ぐんしゅく) (nuclear disarmament).

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