| # | Concept | Culture | Statement | Freq. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | human shield | Western countries | Using civilians as protection in armed conflict is widely condemned as unethical and illegal in Western countries. | 5 |
| 2 | human shield | Middle Eastern countries | The concept of human shields is used in Middle Eastern countries as a tactic to protect personnel or assets in armed conflicts, and is sometimes employed by militant groups. | 3 |