Strategy of tension

The "strategy of tension" refers to a political tactic where certain groups or governments create or exploit fear and unrest within a society to justify strict controls, suppression of dissent, or policy changes. By generating chaos or crises, they can weaken opposition and strengthen their own power. This method often involves managing conflicts or violence to serve specific agendas while maintaining an appearance of defending national security or stability. Essentially, it’s a way to manipulate public fears to shape political outcomes beneficial to those in control.