war advocacy; jingoism; bellicose argument
Refers to the position or argument that favors war or military action. Often used in political or historical contexts.
His war advocacy sparked fierce debate within the party.
The newspaper ran an editorial criticizing the government's bellicose argument.
Compound of 主戦 (shusen, 'pro-war') + 論 (ron, 'argument, theory'). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but it follows a common pattern for ideological positions.