Judith Butler's *Frames of War: When is Life Grievable?* offers a critical examination of the media's role in shaping public perception of war and its ethical implications. The book argues that the media's framing of war images is not arbitrary but is carefully constructed to align with violent and discriminatory state policies. Butler critiques the media's use of photography as a weapon, suggesting that it can manipulate public affect and nullify ethical responsiveness. She discusses the concept of "precarity," which she sees as universal but unevenly distributed, leading to the dehumanization and disposability of certain populations. Butler also engages with Susan Sontag's views on photography and torture, arguing that photographs lack the moral agency to inspire ethical action. The book explores the paradoxical use of coercion in the name of freedom and the limits of visibility in normative frameworks. Finally, Butler advocates for a politics of non-violence based on recognizing the precarious life, emphasizing the importance of ethical responsibility and solidarity in turbulent times.Judith Butler's *Frames of War: When is Life Grievable?* offers a critical examination of the media's role in shaping public perception of war and its ethical implications. The book argues that the media's framing of war images is not arbitrary but is carefully constructed to align with violent and discriminatory state policies. Butler critiques the media's use of photography as a weapon, suggesting that it can manipulate public affect and nullify ethical responsiveness. She discusses the concept of "precarity," which she sees as universal but unevenly distributed, leading to the dehumanization and disposability of certain populations. Butler also engages with Susan Sontag's views on photography and torture, arguing that photographs lack the moral agency to inspire ethical action. The book explores the paradoxical use of coercion in the name of freedom and the limits of visibility in normative frameworks. Finally, Butler advocates for a politics of non-violence based on recognizing the precarious life, emphasizing the importance of ethical responsibility and solidarity in turbulent times.