Joseph Nye
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)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liechtenstein | 2 | 7.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 38,137 | 28 | $6,900 | 5$ |
| Sweden | 2 | 7.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 10,099,265 | 8,602 | $530,000 | 451$ |
| Dominican Republic | 1 | 5.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 10,847,910 | 7,400 | $89,000 | 61$ |
| France | 1 | 8.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 65,273,511 | 32,218 | $2,700,000 | 1,333$ |
| Switzerland | 1 | 5.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 8,654,622 | 6,112 | $700,000 | 494$ |
| El Salvador | 1 | 6.00 | 0.36% | +0% | 6,486,201 | 23,586 | $26,000 | 95$ |
| Totals | 8 | 101,399,646 | 77,946 | $4,051,900 | 2,439$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Sweden:
Joseph Nye was an American diplomat who successfully negotiated with France to stop a plutonium sale to Pakistan.
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Sweden:
Joseph Nye is referenced for his explanation of hard and soft power in the context of American influence.
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El Salvador:
Joseph Nye coined the term 'soft power' in his book 'Bound to Lead'.
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France:
Joseph Nye is an American theorist of international relations who coined the term soft power.
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Dominican Republic:
Joseph Nye is mentioned for defining the concept of 'soft power' in his book.
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Switzerland:
Joseph Nye is known for creating the concept of soft power, which describes a country's ability to influence others without coercion.
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Liechtenstein:
Joseph Nye coined the term soft power in 1990 to denote the ability to affect others through attraction and persuasion.
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Liechtenstein:
Joseph Nye is referenced for his concept of soft power in relation to American influence.
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