Since their first appearance in the debate on doctrine in France, non-lethal weapons have raised much controversy, often far-fetched, with some rejecting the concept as a science fiction fantasy and others seeing it as a revolutionary parallel path to the use of classical forces. Pointing out the absence of strategic thought on non-lethal weapons, the author examines the modifications in doctrine that such weapons imply, emphasising the tactical potential offered by these new-generation weapons systems.
