Definition:
Crisis exploitation is the use of emergencies or periods of heightened fear to introduce policies, restrictions, or changes that would face resistance under normal conditions.
Usage Context:
Commonly discussed in the aftermath of economic shocks, security incidents, natural disasters, or public health emergencies.
Critical Note:
Crisis exploitation relies on urgency to suppress scrutiny. Temporary measures often become permanent, reshaping power relations while being justified as necessary responses to exceptional circumstances.
Related Terms:
Disaster Capitalism, Emergency Powers, Shock Doctrine, Manufactured Consent, Power Consolidation