Although coercion is often associated with violence, there are strategies that can be used to coerce without the use of force. Note that these strategies still involve exerting force or manipulation, but they do not go as far as using physical violence. Here are some examples: 1. **Economic coercion**: Using economic leverage to force someone or a country to comply with your demands. This could include imposing trade sanctions, freezing assets, or blocking access to resources. 2. **Diplomatic pressure**: Using diplomatic channels to pressure someone or a country to achieve your goals. This could include recalling ambassadors, limiting diplomatic contacts, or even denouncing or ostracizing the country. 3. **Psychological manipulation**: Using psychological tactics to influence someone's behavior or decision. This could include using propaganda, misleading information, or psychological tactics such as undermining someone's confidence or creating uncertainty. 4. **Social influence**: Using social pressure to force someone or a country to comply with your wishes. This could include using public opinion, social media campaigns, or other forms of social pressure. 5. **Technological coercion**: Using technological advantages, such as hacking, cyberattacks, or surveillance, to force someone or a country to comply with your demands. 6. **Regulatory coercion**: Using regulations or legal requirements to force someone or a country to comply with your wishes. This may include imposing trade regulations, environmental regulations, or other forms of regulatory requirements. 7. **Information warfare**: Using information warfare tactics, such as disinformation campaigns or propaganda, to influence someone’s behavior or decisions. 8. **Fifth column**: Using proxies or collaborators, such as lobbying groups or special interest organizations, within a person or a country to influence policies or decisions. 9. **Nonviolent resistance**: Using nonviolent resistance tactics, such as popular protests, boycotts, or economic boycotts, to force someone or a country to submit to your demands. 10. **International institutional pressure**: Using international institutions, such as the United Nations or the International Monetary Fund, to force someone or a country to comply with your demands. It is important to note that while these tactics do not use force, they may still be considered coercion and can have important consequences. The ethical and legal implications of any form of coercion must be carefully considered.