Joseph S. Nye Jr.

Joseph S. Nye Jr.

political scientist United States

Joseph S. Nye Jr. is a prominent political scientist and author, best known for his work on the concept of 'soft power,' which refers to the ability of a country to persuade others to do what it wants without force or coercion. He has served in various academic and governmental roles, including as the Dean of the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University. Nye has written extensively on international relations, global governance, and U.S. foreign policy, influencing both scholars and policymakers.

Born on Jan 19, 1937 (88 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
75,539
Power
2,078$
Sentiment
7.07
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
France 1 7.00 0.08% +0% 65,273,511 49,865 $2,700,000 2,063$
Liberia 1 8.00 0.51% +0% 5,057,681 25,674 $3,000 15$
Totals 2 70,331,192 75,539 $2,703,000 2,078$
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Canada Canada: Joseph S. Nye Jr. is a former U.S. assistant secretary of defence and author of the memoir A Life in the American Century. 7

The Globe and Mail: Opinion: With instability on the rise, more countries could turn to nuclear weapons