Eastern Kentucky University Encompass Online Theses and Dissertations Student Scholarship A Call To Arms: The Militarization of Natural Disasters in the United States (original) (raw)

The paper critiques the increasing militarization of disaster response efforts in the United States, citing the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina as a key example. It argues that the focus has shifted from providing humanitarian aid to ensuring security, with military involvement overshadowing the primary goal of assisting disaster victims. The implications of this trend, including reliance on private military companies and the erosion of traditional disaster response protocols, are explored within the context of evolving federal policies and societal perceptions of crime in disaster scenarios.