Military Urbanism

A set of vocabulary flashcards covering key concepts in the study of military urbanism and its implications on society.

Military Urbanism

The extension of military ideas of tracking, identification, and targeting into everyday urban life.

Boomerang Effect

The phenomenon where colonial models of militarization are reintroduced to the West, allowing for internal colonialism.

Biometric Surveillance

Using biological traits such as fingerprints and facial recognition to identify individuals, often leading to misrecognition of marginalized groups.

Migrant Detention Centers

Facilities where migrants are held, often without legal limits on detention duration, raising issues around human rights and citizenship.

Moral Panic

An exaggerated public reaction to a perceived threat, often leading to socio-political actions aimed at restoring order.

Political Economy of Military Urbanism

The expansion of the security/military industry as part of 21st-century capitalism.

Urban Policing

A system of law enforcement in urban areas that can reflect and perpetuate racial and class inequities.

Surveillance Technology

Technologies such as drones and CCTV that are used for monitoring and policing urban spaces.

National Guard Deployments

Use of military forces in urban settings that often occurs despite low violent crime rates in targeted areas.

Forensic Architecture

A research agency investigating human rights violations, using advanced investigation techniques and collaboration with activists.