Soft Power
Coverage of Soft Power in the Nexus archive.
- Fewer opportunities, less passion, no clue? How the US’ China expertise is fading
The article examines how tensions and declining academic exchanges between the US and China are reducing America's experiential understanding of China. It highlights the shift in global dynamics centered on US-China relations and explores impacts on hard tech and soft power.
- How Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani built Qatar’s soft power
Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, known as Qatar's father emir, redefined the nation's position on the Middle East political map through strategic efforts to build Qatar's soft power.
- For a China on the rise, soft power is vital
A June survey of 24 European Union countries by Public First found divided opinions on closer ties with the United States or China. The decision involves considerations beyond economics and geopolitics, focusing on reputation and China's portrayal as a stable, reliable partner.
- The Politics Behind Taiwan’s Soft Power
The article discusses the political implications of Taiwan's soft power through the lens of the Booker Prize-winning book 'Taiwan Travelogue,' which reflects the complexities and debates within the island's contemporary culture.
- UK soft power push has fallen flat, senior figures say
Senior figures criticize the UK's soft power initiatives as having failed, stating that the body established to promote British interests overseas is a 'waste of time'.
- China scraps tariffs for all but one African nation
China has eliminated tariffs for all African nations except one, a move analysts say enhances its soft power but may result in uneven economic benefits.
- China scraps tariffs for all but one African nation
China has removed tariffs for all African nations except one, a move analysts suggest enhances its soft power but could result in uneven economic benefits. The zero-tariff policy is seen as a strategic trade initiative to strengthen bilateral ties with Africa.
- In the Trump era, everybody's talking about 'soft power.' But ... what is it exactly?
The article examines the concept of 'soft power' in the context of U.S. foreign policy during the Trump era, focusing on the role of international aid in building global goodwill. It questions the effectiveness of such efforts and explores the implications of reduced foreign aid under the current administration.
- In the Trump era, everybody's talking about 'soft power.' But ... what is it exactly?
The article examines the concept of 'soft power' in the context of U.S. foreign policy during the Trump era, questioning the effectiveness of international aid as a tool for building global goodwill. It explores the implications of reduced foreign aid on this strategy.