The region has since been heavily militarized, increasing its relevance.

"You are militarizing heavily," Pilar said and laughed at him.

The specter of war kept the state heavily militarized, setting the stage for army commanders to mistreat the population.

The Penghu Islands are among the most heavily militarized areas in the world.

Like fascist regimes, Ba'athism became heavily militarized in power.

Today the border between the two Koreas is among the most heavily militarized on the planet, secured by some 37,000 American troops.

The region was heavily militarized in preparation for today's speech, with thousands of soldiers deployed in and around Juigalpa.

Between hostile states, the border zone can be heavily militarized with mine fields, barbed wire and watchtowers.

A state which is heavily militarized, where there is a covert military junta, and Turkish policy takes whatever direction the generals point it to.

Army Opens Drive on Rebels Other parts of the country are also heavily militarized.