Contextualizing Soft Power’s Analysis: The Value of Attractive National Features
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
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
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.
The State of China’s Soft Power in 2020
China’s culture still has limited appeal, but as long as it is supported by economic assets and growth, its soft power is bound to attract.
Soft Power: Can Less be More?
Trump and his administration are probably a disaster for American soft power and undermine the country’s standing in the world – but is that necessarily bad?
Italy as the Kremlin’s ‘Trojan Horse’ in Europe: Some Overlooked Factors
As Russian influence in Italy grows, Putin’s ‘Trojan horse’ in the EU reflects several societal trends, molding perceptions of a foreign policy appropriate for Italy.
Opinion – Estonia’s Soft Power through Technology
Whilst Estonian domestic politics continues to be somewhat chaotic, its expansive foreign policy continues to embrace e-Governance as a soft power tool of the future.
Review – Russia’s Public Diplomacy: Evolution and Practice
This volume highlights historical approaches as well as the distinct features of Russia’s public diplomacy, such as its positioning as the guardian of traditional values.
China’s Belt and Road Initiative: Debt Trap or Soft Power Catalyst?
A reassessment of how China wants to present itself to the world should come sooner than later, as it takes a long time to build a trustworthy reputation.
The Limits of Soft Power-Sports Diplomacy Templates in IR Research
The sports diplomacy templates fail to provide a meaningful platform for understanding the international impact of mega-sporting event campaigns on a country’s soft power
