"Senator Dick Durbin accused the administration of 'recklessly gutting American soft power and providing a huge strategic opening to China,' highlighting concerns over foreign aid cuts."
"David Haigh noted that American soft power has declined in various measures, including perceived friendliness and collaboration on global issues like climate action."
"'It's not surprising, because the current administration is rebalancing its foreign policy much more toward hard power and economic power and away from soft power,' Haigh stated."
The reduction of foreign aid under the Trump administration has raised concerns about the decline of American soft power. Senator Dick Durbin criticized the administration for undermining soft power, while Lindsey Graham expressed support for it. Soft power, defined by Joseph Nye, refers to achieving preferred outcomes through attraction rather than coercion. Recent surveys indicate a decline in American soft power, attributed to a shift towards hard power and economic strategies. Experts emphasize that soft power requires patience, contrasting with the current administration's approach.
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