How, When, and Whether to Employ Non-Lethal Weapons in Diverse Contexts
Scott Savitz; Krista Romita Grocholski; Monika Cooper; Nancy Huerta; Keytin Palmer; Isabelle Winston
RAND Corporation
2024
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This report describes how non-lethal weapons (NLWs) can be used in diverse strategic and operational contexts by drawing on insights from psychology and group dynamics. Effective NLW usage is illustrated by vignettes in multiple domains involving gray-zone situations, encounters with civilians, and combat scenarios. The authors also recommend desirable future NLW capabilities to pursue.