Tag Archives: Joseph Nye

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

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

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

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China’s New Doctrine: Mental Power for Uncertain Times

How does the concept of “mental power” provide a useful prism through which to view U.S.-China affairs?

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Public Diplomacy in the 21st Century

What factors need to be considered to explain U.S. policy to audiences abroad?

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Globalism Versus Globalization

What are the different spheres of globalism — and how are they affected by globalization?

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