Treaty of Paris
For i have never heard of the Treaty of France before
In order to try to ensure a feeling of safety
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An Arms-Build up would lead to peace due quite frankly, to fear. It would lead to peace, just like for example, North Korea. No one is allowed to have weaponry, meaning fear. No one attempts to revolt, due to fear. Having a militia, would enforce fear, causing no revolts, or riots, or anything of the sort.