Military interventions from "summary" of The Shock Doctrine by Naomi Klein
In times of crisis, whether manufactured or natural, military interventions have become a favored tool of governments and powerful actors seeking to impose their will on vulnerable populations. This strategy is not merely about providing security or restoring order; rather, it is a calculated effort to exploit the chaos and disorientation that follow a shock in order to push through controversial policies that would be met with opposition under normal circumstances. Military interventions are often presented as necessary measures to protect the public and ensure stability, but in reality, they serve as a smokescreen for the imposition of neoliberal policies that benefit a select few at the expense of the many. By using the shock of war or disaster as cover, governments can push through sweeping changes that dismantle social safety nets, privatize essential services, and deregulate industries, all under the guise of "rebuilding" and "restructuring" in the name of progre...
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