Tag Archives: hard power

How to Deal With the Return of Hard Power Politics in Europe

By , December 4, 2014 in Global HotSpots

Putin’s actions require a new double-track decision by the West.

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How Power Really Works in the 21st Century: Beyond Soft, Hard & Smart

By , July 17, 2012 in Globalist Perspective

Has the ubiquitous concept of “soft power” outlived its usefulness in international affairs?

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U.S. Message to the BRICS: No More Mr. Nice Guy

By , November 9, 2011 in Richter Scale

Is “soft power” just a friendlier-sounding way for the United States to dominate the world?

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