ABSTRACT
Resisting militarism has long been a concern for those involved in radical politics; they have recognised militarism as a social force which fuels warfare and entrenches systems of authority. This chapter provides an introduction to the politics of anti-militarism. It begins with a short discussion of what militarism is, followed by an overview of different political movements in which anti-militarists are involved. The third section looks at several important theoretical and philosophical traditions which influence anti-militarism, and the chapter closes by introducing two case studies which showcase some of the key political and intersectional dynamics of contemporary anti-militarism.
