Fear as Fuel: How Crisis Politics Manipulates Emotion to Seize Power and Silence Dissent

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Julian Vire

Fear as Fuel

How Crisis Politics Manipulates Emotion to Seize Power and Silence Dissent

Julian Vire

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Vij Books
15 October 2025

Social, group or collective psychology; Central government; Political control & freedoms

Why do free societies surrender their freedoms when fear strikes? And who benefits when panic becomes policy?

This gripping exposé reveals how crisis politics is engineered to reshape public behavior, manufacture consent, and legitimize sweeping powers that would be unthinkable in calmer times. From pandemic and political control to the rise of the surveillance state, it uncovers the playbook used by governments to amplify fear, silence dissent, and reframe emotional manipulation as national security.

Drawing on insights from political psychology of fear, social behavior, and modern propaganda tactics, this book dissects real-world examples-from post-9/11 laws to lockdown-era mandates-to show how fear is not just a response to danger, but a tool of fear-based propaganda and influence. It reveals how crises are declared, enemies are invented, and emotional narratives override rational judgment-all while the public believes they're acting freely.

For readers of politics, psychology, media, and power-this is a must-read for anyone who senses that something deeper is at play behind the headlines. Whether you're a student of history, a concerned citizen, or simply someone who wants to stay alert in an age of emotional manipulation in government, this book equips you with a powerful framework to recognize the patterns.

By the final page, you'll see fear not as a warning-but as a weapon. And you'll never look at a state of emergency the same way again.

Perfect for readers searching how fear is used in politics, propaganda in modern democracies, and the hidden tools behind authoritarianism in times of crisis.

By: Julian Vire
Imprint: Vij Books
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 14mm
Weight: 422g
ISBN: 9788199242425
ISBN 10: 8199242426
Pages: 186
Publication Date: 15 October 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Julian Vire writes at the crossroads of psychology, politics, and power. With a keen eye for the emotional mechanics behind world events, his work dissects how institutions shape perception, engineer obedience, and manage dissent-especially in moments of collective fear. He has spent years researching the subtle architecture of crisis governance, drawing on history, media systems, and behavioral science to uncover what most people overlook. Virek's writing is driven by a belief that informed citizens are the last line of defense against subtle forms of authoritarianism. He lives quietly, reads obsessively, and publishes to provoke clarity in an age of emotional manipulation.