noun
Coalition of the Willing
Refers specifically to the group of nations that supported the US-led preemptive strike in Iraq in 2003. Often contrasted with 有志連合 (ゆうしれんごう), which is a more general term for a voluntary coalition.
See also: 有志連合
2003年のイラク戦争では、有志同盟が結成された。
In the 2003 Iraq War, the Coalition of the Willing was formed.
有志連合 is a broader term for any voluntary coalition, while 有志同盟 is historically tied to the 2003 Iraq War coalition.
Compound of 有志 (volunteer, willing person) and 同盟 (alliance, union). The term is a direct translation of the English 'Coalition of the Willing' and gained prominence during the 2003 Iraq War.