Tag Archives: Soft Power

The National Interest: Blog: Leslie Gelb: What Should Be The Purpose of American Power?

Posted on August 24, 2015 by Rik Schneider

The National Interest: Blog: Lesley Gelb: What Should Be The Purpose of American Power? I believe Les Gelb has the right attitude here and he’s someone who knows about American Power being the President of the Council of Foreign Relations. … Continue reading →

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Foreign Affairs: Michael T. Klare: ‘Hard Power, Soft Power & Energy Power’

Posted on March 5, 2015 by Erik Schneider

  “The debate over whether U.S. interests abroad are better served by hard power—coercive means such as military force—or soft power—less aggressive means of persuasion, such as diplomacy, economic aid, and propaganda—is perennial. Since becoming president, Barack Obama has emphasized … Continue reading →

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Washington Free Beacon: Matthew Continetti: ‘The Old New Europe’

Posted on July 11, 2014 by Ederik Schneider

Source:The New Democrat  Look, I’m not crazy about President Obama’s foreign policy right now either. Just three years ago and even through 2012 I thought I had a pretty good idea about what it was. What is called the Obama … Continue reading →

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