But the failure of those efforts has now led them to consider harsher tactics.

It wasn't just that he regarded harsh tactics as self-defeating.

They've had to resort to very harsh tactics to control northern areas.

There was no clear explanation for the harsh tactics of the security forces.

The unusually harsh tactic prompted some to wonder if the race was tightening.

Despite Baghdad's harsh tactics, Government officials insist that the country is heading for a new political order.

But embassy officials say the opposition was intimidated by the harsh tactics used by the Government.

But her negative campaigning and past use of harsh political tactics are distressing.

The police have used harsh tactics, clubbing unarmed protesters to drive them back.

A harsh tactic that bears no relation to a picnic in the park.