In Attack on Titan, Eren Yeager is aware that the outside world overwhelmingly views the people of Paradis Island as a threat and is preparing for their eventual destruction. Eren initiates "The Rumbling," an event that will kill most of the global population, believing that this is the only reliable way to ensure the long-term survival and freedom of his close friends and the people of Paradis Island. While limited alternative strategies exist (e.g., partial deterrence, diplomacy), Eren believes they are either temporary or likely to fail