No. 5,197 in German
aufrüstungsspirale
A cycle of escalating military armament or arms buildup.
In a sentence
Die Aufrüstungsspirale zwischen den Ländern verschärft sich weiter.
The arms race spiral between the countries is intensifying further.
The term 'aufrüstungsspirale' is used to describe the escalating cycle of armament between countries.
Historiker analysieren die Auswirkungen der Aufrüstungsspirale vor dem Zweiten Weltkrieg.
Historians analyze the implications of the arms race spiral before World War II.
In this context, 'aufrüstungsspirale' refers to the historical context of the buildup of military forces leading to significant events.
Die Vermeidung einer Aufrüstungsspirale ist ein Ziel vieler diplomatischer Bemühungen.
Avoiding an arms race spiral is a goal of many diplomatic efforts.
Here, 'aufrüstungsspirale' is used in a future-oriented sense, highlighting the importance of preventing such a situation.
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