War panic: if you prepare for war to achieve peace, you get war (2024)
The article discusses the emergence of a 'war panic' in Europe, driven by geopolitical tensions and political rhetoric. It highlights how moral panic techniques are being used to instill fear and prepare the public for potential conflict. The piece also notes the recommendations from various governments for citizens to increase their preparedness for emergencies.
- ▪Professor Bart Cammaerts explains the concept of moral panic and its application to current war fears in Europe.
- ▪Political and military elites are fostering a war panic in response to Russian threats and changes in US foreign policy.
- ▪Governments in the Netherlands and Belgium are advising citizens to prepare for potential emergencies, including financial disruptions.
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| Original publisher | Media@LSE - Promoting critical research into the vital role of media and communications in contemporary society |
| Canonical URL | https://blogs.lse.ac.uk/medialse/2024/12/19/war-panic-if-you-prepare-for-war-to-achieve-peace-you-get-war/ |
| Publication time | Wed, 29 Apr 2026 09:43:05 +0000 |
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Media@LSE Promoting critical research into the vital role of media and communications in contemporary society About Latest Submissions Follow us Search Bart Cammaerts December 19th, 2024 War panic: if you prepare for war to achieve peace, you get war… 1 comment | 7 shares Estimated reading time: 5 minutes Media@LSE Promoting critical research into the vital role of media and communications in contemporary society About Latest Submissions Follow us Search Bart Cammaerts December 19th, 2024 War panic: if you prepare for war to achieve peace, you get war… 1 comment | 7 shares Estimated reading time: 5 minutes 7 Shares LSE’s Professor Bart Cammaerts explains how the techniques used to generate moral panics in society are now being used to create a ‘war panic’ in Europe.
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