Non-lethal Weapons and Conflict Resolution; A Soft Power Approach; A Soft Power Approach

This title presents a fully up-to-date analysis of the development and deployment of civil and military Non-Lethal Weapons (NLWs), and of the key issues, controversies and concerns they are raising. Of particular interest in this arena is the introduction of electroshock weapons, acoustic weapons, microwave weapons and biochemical incapacitants. The book includes case studies of the use of NLWs by peacekeeping and peace enforcement forces in Kosovo and Iraq. "Non-Lethal Weapons and Conflict Resolution" will be of great interest to students of peace operations, conflict resolution and arms control, and of security studies in general.