Tag: soft power

  • Speak softly and carry a big stick

    Speak softly and carry a big stick

    Proverb: Speak softly and carry a big stick There are many ways for a country to project power and influence what happens globally. Sabre-rattling like North Korea is one way. Using Panda Diplomacy to project soft power is another. Then we have a third way, preferred by the United States of America. It’s often referred…

  • Soft power

    Soft power

    WotD: Soft power The United States often uses the threat of its massive military and economic power to get what it wants. Everyone acknowledges this. If you don’t, just ask the Russians. However, the US knows how to use its soft power too. Look at Hollywood movies, rock ‘n’ roll, comic books and bubble gum.…