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Is Hillary Soft Enough to be Smart?

Indra Adnan | Posted 03.14.2009 | Politics

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Indra Adnan

Hilary could not then and cannot now afford to promote 'soft power' for fear of appearing weak. 'Smart power', given her own concerns about politics and gender, is the best she can do.

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Why Vote for Obama?

Joseph Nye | Posted 12.03.2008 | Politics

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Joseph Nye

For any independents wavering on the eve of the election, I thought I would explain why I will vote for Barack Obama. I did not start there.

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Barack Obama and Soft Power

Joseph Nye | Posted 06.20.2008 | Politics

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Joseph Nye

It is difficult to think of any single act that would do more to restore America's soft power than the election of Obama to the presidency.

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