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“As we think of power in the 21st century, we want to get away from the idea that power’s always zero sum — my gain is your loss and vice versa. Power can also be positive sum, where your gain can be my gain.”

Quote by Joseph Nye

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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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