UK newsfromwww.theguardian.com2 weeks agoSpending plans for British Council may force it to close in 60 countries, sources sayThe British Council may close in 60 countries due to funding cuts, affecting UK's global soft power.
fromwww.theguardian.com2 weeks agoUK politicsAs US retreats, is there a soft power' opportunity for UK?
fromwww.theguardian.com2 weeks agoUK newsMinisters accused of being asleep at the wheel' over UK's soft power around the world
fromwww.theguardian.com2 weeks agoUK newsCuts to BBC World Service funding would make us less safe', MPs tell ministers
fromwww.esquire.com1 month agoUS politicsUSDA Cuts Awards to Food for Progress and Other Food Aid Programs
UK newsfromwww.theguardian.com2 weeks agoSpending plans for British Council may force it to close in 60 countries, sources sayThe British Council may close in 60 countries due to funding cuts, affecting UK's global soft power.
fromwww.theguardian.com2 weeks agoUK politicsAs US retreats, is there a soft power' opportunity for UK?
fromwww.theguardian.com2 weeks agoUK newsMinisters accused of being asleep at the wheel' over UK's soft power around the world
fromwww.theguardian.com2 weeks agoUK newsCuts to BBC World Service funding would make us less safe', MPs tell ministers
fromwww.esquire.com1 month agoUS politicsUSDA Cuts Awards to Food for Progress and Other Food Aid Programs
US politicsfromNew York Post3 months agoHard talk on soft power: Use it, Trump, or we'll lose itTrump prioritizes hard power over soft power, but acknowledges the importance of rebuilding soft power initiatives.
US newsfromThe Nation3 weeks agoPresident Trump Is Demolishing America's Global Soft PowerBill Gates criticizes Elon Musk's humanitarian cuts and pledges $200 billion to global health over 20 years.
fromBusiness Insider2 months agoUS newsI was furloughed from my global public health job due to the USAID freeze. Foreign aid makes the US safer and stronger.
US politicsfromNew York Post3 months agoHard talk on soft power: Use it, Trump, or we'll lose itTrump prioritizes hard power over soft power, but acknowledges the importance of rebuilding soft power initiatives.
US newsfromThe Nation3 weeks agoPresident Trump Is Demolishing America's Global Soft PowerBill Gates criticizes Elon Musk's humanitarian cuts and pledges $200 billion to global health over 20 years.
fromBusiness Insider2 months agoUS newsI was furloughed from my global public health job due to the USAID freeze. Foreign aid makes the US safer and stronger.
Fashion & stylefromWho What Wear1 month agoSoft Power Is the Defining Makeup Trend of the Season, and These Looks Prove It2025 makeup trends focus on 'soft power', emphasizing empowering aesthetics over fleeting microtrends.
US Electionsfromenglish.elpais.com7 months agoJoseph Nye: Trump could destroy the United States' soft power'The U.S. must understand the significance of soft power in global relations, which emphasizes attraction over coercion.
US Electionsfromenglish.elpais.com7 months agoJoseph Nye: Trump could destroy the United States' soft power'The U.S. must understand the significance of soft power in global relations, which emphasizes attraction over coercion.
ArtsfromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events4 months agoShifting sands of diplomacy between Europe and Middle East see institutions strugglingFrance and the UK have secured major cultural investment deals with Saudi Arabia, enhancing their soft power and cultural influence.
ArtsfromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events4 months agoShifting sands of diplomacy between Europe and Middle East see institutions strugglingFrance and the UK have secured major cultural investment deals with Saudi Arabia, enhancing their soft power and cultural influence.
US newsfromenglish.elpais.com3 months agoTrump renounces the international influence of soft powerIowa City's literary programs face funding cuts, signaling a shift away from cultural diplomacy under the Trump administration.
fromwww.npr.org3 months agoUS newsWhat is the U.S. Institute of Peace and why is Trump trying to shut it down?
US newsfromwww.npr.org3 months agoTrump is taking a hammer to traditional pillars of soft powerTrump's administration is dismantling U.S. institutions vital for international aid and soft power.
US newsfromwww.npr.org3 months agoWhat is the U.S. Institute of Peace and why is Trump trying to shut it down?USIP's dismantling reflects a broader conflict over U.S. foreign policy values and institutions.The disruption of USIP threatens decades of work in conflict resolution and promoting peace.
US newsfromThe Atlantic3 months agoAnother Gift From Trump to the World's DictatorsClosing U.S. global media organizations benefits Russia and China while undermining American soft power.
US newsfromWIRED3 months agoUS State Department Kills Global Air Monitoring Program Researchers Say Paid for ItselfThe State Department's air quality program exemplified effective diplomacy and enhanced American soft power through impactful real-world changes.
fromwww.nytimes.com3 months agoUS politicsWhy the Arabic Sesame Street' and Other Cuts Are Not Really About Fraud
US newsfromWIRED3 months agoUS State Department Kills Global Air Monitoring Program Researchers Say Paid for ItselfThe State Department's air quality program exemplified effective diplomacy and enhanced American soft power through impactful real-world changes.
fromwww.nytimes.com3 months agoUS politicsWhy the Arabic Sesame Street' and Other Cuts Are Not Really About Fraud
US politicsfromNew York Post3 months agoWhy King Charles' royal 'soft power' has never been needed more than nowKing Charles should maintain his invitation for President Trump, emphasizing the importance of royal diplomacy and soft power.
fromWhoWhatWear4 months agoKendall Jenner Wore the Trend Everyone With Taste Is Wearing in 2025The emergence of 'soft power' in spring 2025 fashion showcases a trend towards executive aesthetics, blending traditional work attire with modern flair for a fresh take.Fashion & style
Miscellaneousfromwww.theguardian.com6 months agoK-pop and autocrats: jolt to democracy lays bare South Korea's two sidesSouth Korea's cultural rise faces challenges from political turmoil, threatening its soft power reputation.
World newsfrom24/7 Wall St.9 months agoUSA vs China: Who Ended Up With More Olympic Medals?The U.S. dominated the 2024 Olympics with 126 medals, showcasing the triumph of individual effort and private-sector support in sports.
