Paramilitary force
Type: Concept
As of November 2026, Paramilitary force has been mentioned in one podcast episode on The Ezra Klein Show (Aug 2025).
A paramilitary is an armed, militarized-like force or unit that functions and is organized in a manner analogous to a military force, but does not have professional or legitimate status. The Oxford English Dictionary traces the use of the term "paramilitary" as far back as 1934. It has been used by many different political organizations from around the world throughout history. Paramilitaries have widely been synonymous with violence, political repression, ethnic cleansing, genocide and crimes a
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Aug 2025 on The Ezra Klein Show |
| Field | Political Science, Security Studies |
Who talks about Paramilitary force on podcasts?
Paramilitary force came up; the most recent mention was Aug 2025 on The Ezra Klein Show.
What is Paramilitary force mentioned alongside?
Paramilitary force is most often mentioned alongside Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), FBI and Federal Government.
Mentioned together: Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), FBI, Federal Government, United States (states), immigration enforcement, White culture, Active duty military, Historian, Mass deportation, Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)