Informationen zum Autor Joseph S. Nye, Jr., (19372025) served as dean of the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University and as Chairman of the National Intelligence Council and Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs in the Clinton administration. He was the author of several books, including Bound to Lead and The Future of Power. Klappentext From the pre-eminent scholar of foreign policy, the classic work that defined soft power As brilliant as it is timely, Professor Nye's book is must reading for anyone who cares about the success of America and the world. Madeleine K. Albright Joseph S. Nye, Jr., coined the term soft power to describe a nation's ability to attract and persuade. Whereas hard powerthe ability to coercegrows out of a country's military or economic might, soft power arises from the attractiveness of its culture, political ideals, and policies. Hard power remains crucial in a world of states trying to guard their independence. But Nye argues that soft powerdiplomacy, economic assistance, trustworthy informationis essential as well in securing America's national interests. One of the most influential books on foreign policy ever written, Soft Power offers vital guidance in an age of geopolitical turmoil. Zusammenfassung What must the United States do to remain the global superpower--and stop alienating the rest of the world? The author of The Paradox of American Power has one clear answer: soft power.

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Joseph S. Nye, Jr., (1937–2025) served as dean of the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University and as Chairman of the National Intelligence Council and Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs in the Clinton administration. He was the author of several books, including Bound to Lead and The Future of Power.

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**From the pre-eminent scholar of foreign policy, the classic work that defined soft power

“As brilliant as it is timely, Professor Nye’s book is must reading for anyone who cares about the success of America and the world.” —Madeleine K. Albright**

Joseph S. Nye, Jr., coined the term “soft power” to describe a nation’s ability to attract and persuade. Whereas hard power—the ability to coerce—grows out of a country’s military or economic might, soft power arises from the attractiveness of its culture, political ideals, and policies.

Hard power remains crucial in a world of states trying to guard their independence. But Nye argues that soft power—diplomacy, economic assistance, trustworthy information—is essential as well in securing America’s national interests. One of the most influential books on foreign policy ever written, Soft Power offers vital guidance in an age of geopolitical turmoil.

Zusammenfassung
What must the United States do to remain the global superpower--and stop alienating the rest of the world? The author of The Paradox of American Power has one clear answer: soft power.