How have the current US economic tariffs affected American soft power?
“At the time of writing, 2025 has seen “Make America Great Again” be taken to a whole new level, but what does that mean for America’s global influence and power?”
“At the time of writing, 2025 has seen “Make America Great Again” be taken to a whole new level, but what does that mean for America’s global influence and power?”
Beijing’s recent use of soft power to influence Taiwan has evolved to include a strategic focus on Taiwanese influencers, particularly those with a significant youth audience. While leveraging cultural events and celebrities for propaganda is not new, this approach represents a shift towards subtler, more pervasive tactics aimed at shaping the perceptions of Taiwan’s younger generation.
The Olympic Games are fertile ground for countries to cultivate soft power. This happens because, as the definition stands, soft power has to do with values, aspirations, and even dreams. This is the reason why the mystique of the legends that grow in the field of the Olympic Games is a crucial piece of world politics throughout history.