Soft Power

Thinking Global Podcast – Joseph S. Nye Jr.

E-International Relations • Jan 22 2024 • Features

Joseph S. Nye Jr. speaks about his latest book ‘A Life In The American Century’, soft power, IR theory, US foreign policy, the war in Gaza, and more.

Interview – Simon Chadwick

E-International Relations • Jul 2 2023 • Features

Simon Chadwick explores the notion of a geopolitical economy of sport, the impact of Covid-19 and emerging multipolarity, and assesses the next World Cup and Olympics.

Queen Elizabeth II’s Soft Power and Britain’s Place in a Post-Elizabethan Age

Richard J. Cook and Alaric Searle • Oct 16 2022 • Articles

With much of Britain’s hard power diminished, a loss of soft power as it was exercised by Queen Elizabeth II, may well be bad news for Britain.

Is South Korea the New Quintessential Representation of Soft Power?

Daniele Carminati • Sep 18 2022 • Articles

South Korea’s extraordinary ascent is unlikely to be a temporary phenomenon, but the political direction of its soft power is yet to be determined.

The State of Japan’s Soft Power After the 2020 Olympics

Daniele Carminati • Aug 13 2022 • Articles

In a difficult period in which borders are being shut and dialogue and negotiations are less and less present, Japan’s foreign policy should be aimed at connecting.

Opinion – The Status of China’s Confucius Institutes in American Universities

Craig R. Myers • Oct 27 2021 • Articles

Regardless of the context, the PRC’s PR professionals did not need an office on American campuses as Great Power competition moves beyond the soft power stage.

Review – Power Politics in Africa

Adeleke Olumide Ogunnoiki • Oct 26 2021 • Features

By considering the hegemonic rivalry of Nigeria and South Africa, including their hard and soft power capabilities, this edited volume provides a much needed contribution to African perspectives on IR.

Contextualizing Soft Power’s Analysis: The Value of Attractive National Features

Daniele Carminati • Feb 8 2021 • Articles

The international actors that manage to cope with today’s uncertain times are the ones that might see the strongest reputational upturn.

The Art of Diplomacy: Museums and Soft Power

Marcie M. Muscat • Nov 9 2020 • Articles

Museums are international actors, exerting influence on the system, operating in accordance with a liberal institutional framework, and demonstrating their efficacy in addressing issues of global importance.

The Irrelevance of Soft Power

Ilan Manor and Guy J. Golan • Oct 19 2020 • Articles

The 21st century will be characterized by competition among China, India and the US. The question facing every nation is what they can offer to pave the way towards new strategic alliances.

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