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“Power is the ability to affect others to get the outcomes you want, and that can be done by coercion, payment or attraction.”

Quote by Joseph Nye

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Joseph Nye
Joseph Nye

Joseph Nye is a prominent political scientist recognized for his development of the concept of 'soft power'. Born on January 19, 1937, he has made substantial contributions to the study of international relations. more

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