Antony Blinken

The Revolutionary Guard Corps is the official protector of Iran's revolution, with 100,000 troops divided into air, naval and ground divisions. It plays a large role in Iran's economy. Its international paramilitary arm, the Quds Force, is Tehran's main vehicle for supporting Shiite proxy forces.

American Statesman

Greg Grandin

The removal of the British after the American Revolution opened the floodgates of paramilitary ranger power. For instance, in 1786, ranger units, including one that included Daniel Boone, attacked a number of friendly Shawnee towns along the Mad River.

American Historian

Ingrid Betancourt

In Colombia, women are a huge factor for reconciliation. I have seen many strong women advocating for negotiations. I remember when the paramilitary were active, there were women close to the paramilitary asking for negotiations.

Colombian Politician

Ram Nath Kovind

I have nothing but unreserved praise for our armed forces, paramilitary and internal security forces. Their sacrifices to preserve the integrity and unity of our country present a saga of unparalleled courage and discipline.

Indian Politician

Peter Hain

What's crucial is that the IRA produce a credible statement that paramilitary and criminality activity is a thing of the past. That they are committed to a future which is exclusively peaceful and democratic.

British Politician

David Ignatius

The ISI is above all a paramilitary organization. It doesn't do all that much collection of intelligence. It's not a very good spy agency, but it's good at running covert action.

American Journalist

Chris Matthews

We supported the contras. We're not against all opposition to government, or all paramilitary operations.

Paramilitary groups operate independently of a country's official military and often have their own agenda.

Unofficial Forces

Paramilitary organizations often mimic military structure and discipline but lack governmental sanction.

Structure and Discipline

While paramilitary groups can be violent, some serve community functions or emergency response.

Not Always Negative

Paramilitaries can be anything from guerrilla fighters to members of armed factions within civil conflicts.

Wide Range

Paramilitaries are not official soldiers, but they might have combat training or experience.

Not Soldiers

The term 'paramilitary' can imply involvement in violent activities, but it's not always the case.

Potential Violence

 and to my great amazement and astonishment -- to my never-ending astonishment and amazement, I have seen that looking at art with a critical eye can help to anchor us in our world of uncharted waters, whether you are a paramilitary trooper, a caregiver, a doctor or a mother.

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 hoping to channel his popularity for their own goals. Though the Chancellor was only the administrative head of parliament, Hitler steadily expanded the power of his position. While his supporters formed paramilitary groups and fought protestors in streets.

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