warning of war

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A warning to national policymakers that a state or alliance intends war, or is on a course that substantially increases the risks of war and is taking steps to prepare for war. See also strategic warning; warning; warning of attack.

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warning of war - a warning to national policy makers that an enemy intends war or is preparing for war and is on a course that increases the risk of war

strategic warning - (military) a warning prior to the start of a threatening act

armed forces, armed services, military, military machine, war machine - the military forces of a nation; "their military is the largest in the region"; "the military machine is the same one we faced in 1991 but now it is weaker"

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