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Shift in French Perception of WWII Victory: From Soviets to Americans
A 1945 French poll attributed Germany's defeat mostly to the Soviet Union (57%), while a 2015 poll reversed this, crediting the US (54%), showcasing the impact of American soft power, particularly Hollywood's portrayal of WWII.
Shift in French Perception of WWII Victory: From Soviets to Americans
A 1945 French poll attributed Germany's defeat mostly to the Soviet Union (57%), while a 2015 poll reversed this, crediting the US (54%), showcasing the impact of American soft power, particularly Hollywood's portrayal of WWII.
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36% Bias Score
Gilmore Urges Repurposing of USAID Funds to Counter China, Russia
Former U.S. Ambassador James Gilmore urges the Trump administration to redirect funds cut from USAID to counter the rising global influence of China and Russia, warning that reduced American global leadership creates instability exploited by adversaries; he cites Russia's grain aid to Africa and Chi...
Gilmore Urges Repurposing of USAID Funds to Counter China, Russia
Former U.S. Ambassador James Gilmore urges the Trump administration to redirect funds cut from USAID to counter the rising global influence of China and Russia, warning that reduced American global leadership creates instability exploited by adversaries; he cites Russia's grain aid to Africa and Chi...
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52% Bias Score
Xi's Southeast Asia Trip: Cultural Diplomacy Takes Center Stage
President Xi Jinping's recent visit to Vietnam, Malaysia, and Cambodia aims to boost China's soft power and deepen relations with ASEAN through cultural diplomacy, leveraging the large Chinese diaspora in the region and existing initiatives like Confucius Institutes while acknowledging the need for ...
Xi's Southeast Asia Trip: Cultural Diplomacy Takes Center Stage
President Xi Jinping's recent visit to Vietnam, Malaysia, and Cambodia aims to boost China's soft power and deepen relations with ASEAN through cultural diplomacy, leveraging the large Chinese diaspora in the region and existing initiatives like Confucius Institutes while acknowledging the need for ...
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40% Bias Score
China's Civilizational Model: An Alternative Approach to Global Governance
China's enduring civilization, characterized by consistency, originality, unity, inclusiveness, and peacefulness, offers a distinctive model for international relations based on sustainable development, cultural diplomacy, and improved global governance, contrasting Western-centric approaches.
China's Civilizational Model: An Alternative Approach to Global Governance
China's enduring civilization, characterized by consistency, originality, unity, inclusiveness, and peacefulness, offers a distinctive model for international relations based on sustainable development, cultural diplomacy, and improved global governance, contrasting Western-centric approaches.
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48% Bias Score
Erosion of U.S. Soft Power Under Trump Administration
The Trump administration's dismantling of American soft power institutions like the Wilson Center and Smithsonian, coupled with a review of all U.S. international treaties and organizations, shifts U.S. global influence from attraction and persuasion to pressure and coercion, potentially altering re...
Erosion of U.S. Soft Power Under Trump Administration
The Trump administration's dismantling of American soft power institutions like the Wilson Center and Smithsonian, coupled with a review of all U.S. international treaties and organizations, shifts U.S. global influence from attraction and persuasion to pressure and coercion, potentially altering re...
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44% Bias Score
Putin's Weaponization of Russian Culture
Russian President Vladimir Putin views culture as a tool for political and military influence, a shift from the Soviet Union's use of soft power; this is exemplified by the suppression of non-aligned art within Russia and the promotion of pro-war narratives abroad, highlighting the Kremlin's priorit...
Putin's Weaponization of Russian Culture
Russian President Vladimir Putin views culture as a tool for political and military influence, a shift from the Soviet Union's use of soft power; this is exemplified by the suppression of non-aligned art within Russia and the promotion of pro-war narratives abroad, highlighting the Kremlin's priorit...
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36% Bias Score
Joseph Nye, "Soft Power" Theorist, Dies at 88
Joseph Nye, the 88-year-old political scientist who coined the term "soft power," died on Tuesday; his concept, emphasizing influence through cultural appeal and values, stemmed from the neoliberal theory of complex interdependence and significantly impacted international relations.
Joseph Nye, "Soft Power" Theorist, Dies at 88
Joseph Nye, the 88-year-old political scientist who coined the term "soft power," died on Tuesday; his concept, emphasizing influence through cultural appeal and values, stemmed from the neoliberal theory of complex interdependence and significantly impacted international relations.
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40% Bias Score
IMF's Soft Power Index Highlights Evolving Global Dynamics
The IMF's new Global Soft Power Index measures national soft power across six key parameters, highlighting its growing importance in economic growth and global influence; historical examples demonstrate the need for a balanced approach combining hard and soft power strategies; future success require...
IMF's Soft Power Index Highlights Evolving Global Dynamics
The IMF's new Global Soft Power Index measures national soft power across six key parameters, highlighting its growing importance in economic growth and global influence; historical examples demonstrate the need for a balanced approach combining hard and soft power strategies; future success require...
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40% Bias Score
Xi's Southeast Asia Visit: Cultural Diplomacy Takes Center Stage
President Xi Jinping's visit to Vietnam, Malaysia, and Cambodia highlights China's cultural diplomacy efforts in ASEAN, leveraging the large Chinese diaspora and promoting people-to-people exchanges through education, tourism, and cultural programs, while acknowledging the need for greater reciproci...
Xi's Southeast Asia Visit: Cultural Diplomacy Takes Center Stage
President Xi Jinping's visit to Vietnam, Malaysia, and Cambodia highlights China's cultural diplomacy efforts in ASEAN, leveraging the large Chinese diaspora and promoting people-to-people exchanges through education, tourism, and cultural programs, while acknowledging the need for greater reciproci...
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24% Bias Score
China's Civilizational Approach to Global Governance
China's approach to global affairs, grounded in its enduring civilization and exemplified by initiatives in sustainable development and cultural diplomacy, offers a unique perspective shaped by historical consciousness and long-term strategic vision.
China's Civilizational Approach to Global Governance
China's approach to global affairs, grounded in its enduring civilization and exemplified by initiatives in sustainable development and cultural diplomacy, offers a unique perspective shaped by historical consciousness and long-term strategic vision.
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40% Bias Score
Royal Italian Visit Showcases UK's Post-Brexit Soft Power
King Charles and Queen Camilla's recent four-day visit to Italy, amid economic and military uncertainties, served as a post-Brexit diplomatic initiative, showcasing UK soft power through engagements with Italian officials and enthusiastic crowds; a potential future meeting with President Trump furth...
Royal Italian Visit Showcases UK's Post-Brexit Soft Power
King Charles and Queen Camilla's recent four-day visit to Italy, amid economic and military uncertainties, served as a post-Brexit diplomatic initiative, showcasing UK soft power through engagements with Italian officials and enthusiastic crowds; a potential future meeting with President Trump furth...
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52% Bias Score
Europe's Cultural Reckoning: A Century of American Influence Ends
This opinion piece reflects on a century of American cultural influence on Europe, arguing that a perceived decline in US leadership presents an opportunity for Europe to reclaim its cultural prominence, drawing upon historical examples and contrasting the cultural achievements of both continents.
Europe's Cultural Reckoning: A Century of American Influence Ends
This opinion piece reflects on a century of American cultural influence on Europe, arguing that a perceived decline in US leadership presents an opportunity for Europe to reclaim its cultural prominence, drawing upon historical examples and contrasting the cultural achievements of both continents.
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72% Bias Score
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