Krisissen

Krisissen is a neologism used in contemporary discussions of crises to refer to a cluster or sequence of interconnected emergencies that interact to produce a larger, compounded disturbance. The term is frequently employed in theoretical critiques of risk, resilience, and crisis management, as well as in speculative fiction, where it serves to describe a synchronized onset of multiple disasters.

Etymology and usage: The word combines the English root crisis with a plural-sounding ending. It is not widely standardized, and its exact meaning varies by author. In most uses, Krisissen denotes not a single crisis but a network of crises that feed into one another across sectors such as politics, economy, environment, and technology.

Concepts and characteristics: Key features include interdependence, cascading effects, feedback loops, and cross-border spillovers. Proponents emphasize the need for systemic preparedness, resilience, and cross-sector collaboration, arguing that traditional crisis management often treats events in isolation.

In fiction and media: Some novels, games, and cinematic works employ Krisissen as a narrative framework to depict an era of simultaneous disruptions, testing characters’ adaptability and institutions' resilience.

Academic and policy discussions: A few crisis-studies scholars use the term to analyze how interconnected crises challenge governance, supply chains, and information integrity, urging integrative risk assessment and adaptive response planning.

See also: Crisis management, Systemic risk, Complex systems, Resilience.