noun
armed peace
A state of peace maintained by military preparedness; often used in political or historical contexts.
冷戦時代の武装平和は、多くの国に軍拡をもたらした。
The armed peace of the Cold War era led many countries to build up their militaries.
Compound of 武装 (busō, 'armament') and 平和 (heiwa, 'peace'). The exact historical derivation is uncertain; the term is conventionally associated with the concept of peace through military strength.