Soft Power

China's Soft Power

Writer Joshua Kurlantzick discusses the benefits and limits of China’s use of soft power diplomacy.

21st Century Asian Soft Power

Egypt has shown the potential importance of soft power. Asia doesn’t want to be left behind.

China's Amphibious Power

China has been developing its amphibious capabilities. Is it for a cross-strait invasion or soft power?

China Courts Islamic World

China’s new rail line connecting Mecca with nine holy sites in Saudi Arabia is a project India can learn from.

How China Mimics US Soft Power

The Chinese decision to build and dispatch a hospital ship is a leaf right out of the US Navy’s soft power playbook.

Tasty Taiwan Ties

Taiwan is the latest place to use food as a form of diplomacy. With a $34.2 million campaign.

Korea’s Break-Dance Faith

Can breakdancing bring more tourists to South Korea? In the eyes of some, yes.

Yoga for Nepal

The ancient practice is big in Nepal-and even being endorsed by its government.

Welcome The Dragon?

It’s hard not to be sceptical about China’s role in Africa. Especially when Zanu-PF is so happy about it.

The newly-launched offensive in Afghanistan’s Helmand Province has raised some interesting issues about the importance of soft power, something that the coalition forces still need to master in the fight against the Taliban.The BBC has an interesting

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