noun
hard line; hardline stance
Refers to an uncompromising position or argument, often in political or diplomatic contexts.
政府は強硬論を主張している。
The government is advocating a hard line.
強硬 is an adjective meaning 'firm' or 'hardline', while 強硬論 specifically refers to the argument or stance itself.
Compound of 強硬 (firm, hardline) and 論 (argument, theory).