Soft Power

Financial Crisis and American Decline?

Joseph Nye | Posted 10.04.2008 | Politics


Joseph Nye

In 1989, the conventional wisdom was that the United States (and its economy) were in decline. I did not believe it then, and do not believe it now.

How About a Different Kind of Rescue Plan?

William Fisher | Posted 09.22.2008 | Politics


William Fisher

I know, I know. I'm supposed to be writing about Hank Paulson's "rescue" plan, or the wisdom of sending more troops to Afghanistan, or the first presi...

The Olympics and Chinese Soft Power

Joseph Nye | Posted 08.24.2008 | Politics


Joseph Nye

Even though polls show an increase in the attractiveness of China in recent years, it will take more than a successful Olympics to overcome the self imposed limits on Chinese soft power.

Obama and Soft Power (II)

Joseph Nye | Posted 06.15.2008 | Politics


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.

Barack Obama and Soft Power

Joseph Nye | Posted 06.12.2008 | Politics


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.

Hillary and the Gender Issue

Joseph Nye | Posted 03.13.2008 | Politics


Joseph Nye

Hillary Clinton's tough comeback campaign refocuses attention on the important issue of women and leadership. Does gender really matter? Management ...

The Case for Non-Violence Against Terrorists

Lionel Beehner | Posted 01.21.2008 | Politics


Lionel Beehner

Why do states (United States, Israel, etc.) engage in so many un-winnable wars with non-state actors?

Smart Power

Joseph Nye | Posted 11.29.2007 | Politics


Joseph Nye

Terrorism is a real threat and likely to be with us for decades, but over-responding to the provocations of extremists does us more damage than the terrorists ever could.