About the article
O.I. Tumanova
The article analyzes the possibilities of using fear as an effective tool in politics. Possibilities of using fear as an instrument of coercion, which throughout the history of mankind is actively used by the authorities to secure their interests, are considered. In addition, the possibility of using fear to increase attention to values, norms and principles important for the development of society is outlined. The objects of fear can also be used to form the internal and foreign policy of the state.
fear, society, power, political fear, politics, state.