Chapters Overviews
1: Soft Power – Introduces the foundational concept and its influence on global relations.
2: Foreign Relations of China – Focuses on China’s strategic use of cultural diplomacy.
3: Superpower – Analyzes how "Soft Power" enhances superpower dominance.
4: Hard Power – Compares "Soft Power" with "Hard Power" in global politics.
5: Power (International Relations) – Discusses the broader framework of power in world politics.
6: Great Power – Examines how great powers use "Soft Power" to maintain influence.
7: Joseph Nye – Highlights the contributions of the scholar who coined "Soft Power."
8: Cultural Diplomacy – Explores the role of cultural diplomacy in fostering international goodwill.
9: Nation Branding – Looks at how nations use branding to enhance global influence.
10: Smart Power – Explains how "Soft Power" and "Hard Power" work together for strategic aims.
11: Middle Power – Studies how middle powers leverage "Soft Power" in global politics.
12: Regional Power – Analyzes how regional powers impact their neighbors with "Soft Power."
13: Potential Superpower – Examines how emerging nations use "Soft Power."
14: East Asia – Investigates "Soft Power" dynamics within East Asia.
15: Diplomacy – Discusses how diplomacy incorporates "Soft Power."
16: Full Spectrum Diplomacy – Describes a comprehensive diplomatic approach involving "Soft Power."
17: Culinary Diplomacy – Highlights the role of food in building international relations.
18: Public Diplomacy of South Korea – Analyzes South Korea's use of "Soft Power" to boost its image.
19: Cultural Relations – Discusses the role of cultural relations in diplomatic efforts.
20: Soft Power of China – Looks deeper into China's use of "Soft Power" to shape perceptions.
21: History of Japanese Foreign Relations – Reviews Japan’s use of "Soft Power" in its foreign policy.
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