Joseph Nye

Joseph Nye

academic United States

Joseph Nye is an esteemed political scientist and former dean of the Harvard Kennedy School, best known for his concept of 'soft power,' which refers to the ability to influence others through attraction and persuasion rather than coercion. His work highlights the importance of U.S. leadership in global affairs and the potential consequences of neglecting foreign engagement, especially in the context of rising powers like China.

Born on Jan 19, 1937 (88 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
6,196
Power
88$
Sentiment
7.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Costa Rica 1 7.00 0.07% +0% 5,094,118 3,437 $62,000 42$
Croatia 1 7.00 0.07% +0% 4,105,267 2,759 $68,000 46$
Totals 2 9,199,385 6,196 $130,000 88$
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Slovenia Slovenia: Joseph Nye was a prominent intellectual known for his work on soft power. 9

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Italy Italy: At the age of 88, the American political scientist Joseph Nye, who coined the term soft power, has passed away. 7

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Hong Kong Hong Kong: Joseph Nye popularized the concept of soft power in his 1990 book 'Bound To Lead: The Changing Nature Of American Power'. 8

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Russia Russia: Joseph Nye, an American political scientist and former Deputy Secretary of Defense, passed away at the age of 88. 9

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