Obama Soft Power

Considering Soft Power's Future

Philip Seib | Posted 12.19.2011

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Philip Seib

For much of the past decade, "soft power" has been touted as a means for making foreign policy more effective by emphasizing enticement rather than coercion, conversation rather than conflict.

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The War On Soft Power

Foreign Policy | Posted 06.14.2011

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Last week, U.S. President Barack Obama and Congress struggled until the 11th hour to agree on budget cuts that would avert a government shutdown. The ...

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Obama's Foreign Policies Must Combine Hard and Soft Power

Joseph Nye | Posted 05.25.2011

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Joseph Nye

Beyond dealing with urgent trouble spots, a key priority for Barack Obama will be to set his own tone that helps to educate the public at home and abroad.

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Obama Grows a Beard

Nancy Snow | Posted 05.25.2011

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Nancy Snow

I can't be the only one who has noticed that this President-elect who ignited his Democratic base and the world has grown in stature and gravitas since the election.

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Obama Soft Power, Smart Power

Nancy Snow | Posted 05.25.2011

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Nancy Snow

Those of us who view ourselves as moderate independents may be the most satisfied with what comes out of the sausage factory, er, legislative process under Obama.

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Obama and Soft Power (II)

Joseph Nye | Posted 05.25.2011

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Joseph Nye

After summing up American military and economic power, I realized that something was missing -- a term that defines our ability to attract others through culture, values, and policies.

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Barack Obama and Soft Power

Joseph Nye | Posted 05.25.2011

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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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