Brutalisation May 2026

: Soldiers in conflict often undergo a psychological shift where "murderous drives" are liberated as a survival mechanism.

: Thinkers like Achille Mbembe suggest we are living in an era of "global brutalism," where power is increasingly expressed through the destruction of bodies, environments, and human dignity. 3. Institutional Brutalisation brutalisation

In the modern age, brutalisation has expanded beyond physical proximity. We are now "brutalised" by the constant consumption of images showing death and suffering. : Soldiers in conflict often undergo a psychological