Joseph Nye

Obama and Rising Powers: Foreign Policy in Tough Economic Times

Derek Shearer | Posted 08.30.2011

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Derek Shearer

Despite monumental world events, foreign policy will not play much if any role in the presidential race in 2012. The American voting public is not very concerned with what is happening in most areas of the world. They are rightly concerned about the state of the American economy and the state of US society as they experience it in their daily lives. For this reason alone, President Obama needs a tougher and clearer economic message. It's not just the economy, stupid; it's how you talk about it that matters in politics. Sadly, I don't expect the Obama White House or his current re-election team to get religion on that front anytime soon.

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Be Consistent -- Invade Saudi Arabia

Robert Scheer | Posted 05.25.2011

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Robert Scheer

In the glaring light of the democratic currents sweeping through the Mideast, the contradictions in supporting one set of dictators while toppling others may prove impossible for the U.S. and its allies to effectively manage.

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Joe Wilson, You're No Joe Nye

Nancy Snow | Posted 05.25.2011

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Nancy Snow

I promise you this: If I see Joe Wilson this Thanksgiving, I'll make sure not to shout out or finger point as I reach for the pecan pie.

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Best Communications Practices for Making a World of Difference

Colleen Turner | Posted 05.25.2011

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Colleen Turner

At home and abroad, the words of our leaders obviously matter. Why then do presidents, cabinet members and congressional leaders so often say things that make matters worse, not better?

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Clinton Consulted With Republicans, Neocons On Big Foreign Policy Speech

The Plum Line | Posted 05.25.2011

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Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has consulted with a surprisingly diverse ideological bunch in the course of creating the major foreign policy spee...

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The Age of the Unthinkable Explained by Joshua Cooper Ramo

Martin Varsavsky | Posted 05.25.2011

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Martin Varsavsky

Maybe it is Joshua's background in physics that has made him see foreign policy as an area where Heisenberg's uncertainty principle also applies.

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Israel's Muted Soft Power

Michal Lewin-Epstein | Posted 05.25.2011

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Michal Lewin-Epstein

Israel has the potential to become a regional soft-power player. Its political values: democracy, transparency and accountability, are very attractive, and seem to be appealing to the Palestinians.

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US Ambassadors Getting Slotted By Obama Team

The Cable | Posted 05.25.2011

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As the recent Gen. Anthony Zinni case demonstrates, behind the scenes and mostly under the radar, the Obama administration is busy slotting U.S. ambas...

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Is Hillary Soft Enough to be Smart?

Indra Adnan | Posted 05.25.2011

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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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Anybody Know What 'Smart Power' Means?

Lionel Beehner | Posted 05.25.2011

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Lionel Beehner

Hand it to Hillary Clinton. She's managed to sum up the bold new direction of US foreign policy into a bumper-friendly catchphrase: smart power. Sufficiently vague, the phrase is remarkable for its meaninglessness.

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Soft Power is Obama's Greatest Strength

Indra Adnan | Posted 05.25.2011

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Indra Adnan

Perhaps all that is needed is a good role model for soft power: someone who seeks to engage rather than stand off, capable of dialogue not just debate.

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