ArtsfromArtforum5 days agoSoft PowerSaudi Arabia is undergoing a significant transformation towards soft power and cultural engagement, attracting international visitors and investments.
US politicsfromNew York Post1 month 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.
fromBusiness Insider2 weeks agoUS newsI was furloughed from my global public health job due to the USAID freeze. Foreign aid makes the US safer and stronger.American foreign aid is crucial for global health and U.S. influence; cuts undermine both.The freeze on foreign assistance jeopardizes critical health programs and national security.
US politicsfromNew York Post1 month 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.
fromBusiness Insider2 weeks agoUS newsI was furloughed from my global public health job due to the USAID freeze. Foreign aid makes the US safer and stronger.American foreign aid is crucial for global health and U.S. influence; cuts undermine both.The freeze on foreign assistance jeopardizes critical health programs and national security.
fromwww.theguardian.com3 months agoUK politicsThe Guardian view on the British Council: cherish and preserve | EditorialThe UK government emphasizes soft power to enhance international relationships but risks neglecting the British Council's vital role.
fromwww.theguardian.com3 months agoMiscellaneousBritish Council could disappear within a decade, says chief executiveThe British Council risks disappearing in a decade, threatening the UK's global influence unless government support is secured.
fromwww.theguardian.com3 months agoUK politicsThe Guardian view on the British Council: cherish and preserve | EditorialThe UK government emphasizes soft power to enhance international relationships but risks neglecting the British Council's vital role.
fromwww.theguardian.com3 months agoMiscellaneousBritish Council could disappear within a decade, says chief executiveThe British Council risks disappearing in a decade, threatening the UK's global influence unless government support is secured.
Miscellaneousfromwww.theguardian.com4 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.
Miscellaneousfromwww.theguardian.com5 months agoBeatles '64 review Fab Four radiate an inexhaustible, almost supernatural energyThe Beatles' arrival in America in 1964 marked a pivotal moment of cultural impact and restored British pride.
US Electionsfromenglish.elpais.com6 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.
Fashion & stylefromWhoWhatWear6 months ago9 Trends Set to Define Spring 2025 FashionFashion month showcases a renewed focus on individuality and joy through personal style, moving away from minimalism and practical wearability.
World newsfrom24/7 Wall St.8 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.
fromThe Paris Review10 months agoWritingPokemon is All About Reading - The Paris ReviewPokémon is not just a game but a symbol of new media and soft power, intertwining entertainment with competitiveness and strategy.