Antimilitarism is a doctrine commonly found in the
anarchist movement, and more globally in the
socialist movement, which may be characterized as
internationalist movements. It relies heavily on a
critical theory of
nationalism and
imperialism, and was an explicit goal of the
First and
Second International. Whereas
pacifism is opposition to violence in general, antimilitarism is opposed to war between
states in particular and, of course,
militarism. Paul B. Miller defines anti-militarism as
"ideology and activities...aimed at reducing the civil power of the military and ultimately, preventing international war". Cynthia Cockburn defines an anti-militarist movement as one opposed to "
military rule, high military expenditure or the imposition of foreign bases in their country". Martin Ceadel points out that anti-militarism is sometimes equated with
Pacificism- general opposition to war or violence, except in cases where force is deemed absolutely necessary to advance the cause of peace.