After decades of wishful thinking, it’s finally become clear that cultural influence is no substitute for economic and military strength in foreign policy.
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December 31 2019
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Taylor Dinerman

The End of the Soft-Power Delusion

After decades of wishful thinking, it’s finally become clear that cultural influence is no substitute for economic and military ...   READ MORE

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