(A) ** Militarism
(B) Alliances
(C) Imperialism
(D) Nationalism
EXPLANATIONS BELOW
Concept note-1: -Militarism is the belief or the desire of a government or a people that a state should maintain a strong military capability and to use it aggressively to expand national interests and/or values.
Concept note-2: -Militarism can variously be understood as: an ideology glorifying war; the propensity to use force; military buildup; excessive influence (of either the institution of the military or of the military–industrial complex (MIC)); or the influence of military relations on social relations in general.
Concept note-3: -What is an example of militarism today? An example of militarism today is witnessed in North Korea, which still spends heavily on military power to ensure the country’s stability. The country has strong military parades and capacity, which influences the economic and political aspects of the country.
Concept note-4: -Militarism happens when a country builds up its military and makes it the most important thing in its society. Imperialism is the exploitation of a weaker nation by a stronger one. The two things are linked.
Concept note-5: -Militarism denoted a rise in military expenditure, an increase in military and naval forces, more influence of the military men upon the policies of the civilian government, and a preference for force as a solution to problems.