(A) ** Militarism
(B) Nationalism
(C) Imperialism
(D) Alliances
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: -Militarism – the policy of building up armed forces in aggressive preparedness for war and their use as a tool of diplomacy. Nationalism – a devotion to the interests and culture of one’s nation.
Concept note-4: -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-5: -M Militarism-this was where countries built up their armies. Each country tried to compete to build the biggest army. This created a lot of rivalry and tension and it made countries suspicious of each other. They wanted to test their armies and prove they were the best in a war.