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regime change
noun
- the transition from one political regime to another, esp through concerted political or military action
Example Sentences
"This is not an endless offensive," said Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell, adding that the US was not seeking regime change, and would continue to use overwhelming force until its goals are met.
Russia invaded Ukraine in Feb. 2022 with a goal of regime change, rejecting its neighbor's right to seek economic and military alliances with rival powers.
For once, the U.S. isn鈥檛 the invading empire that鈥檚 enforcing an ill-fated regime change or botching an intervention 鈥 it鈥檚 the good guy.
"If there is no regime change, there will be new and new teams of people who come to kill or kidnap you," Roman Dobrokhotov told the BBC.
He blames Rwandan leader Paul Kagame for backing the M23 with weapons and troops, accusing Kigali of invading Congolese territory with the aim of looting the country's mineral wealth and orchestrating regime change.
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