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“Every politician just has to remember how he got his position in the first place. A young candidate running for Congress or any outsider interested in public office could only achieve his goals by relying on soft power. They could not force anyone to vote for them. They needed to convince their potential voters, they needed to do fundraising, they needed to be attractive candidates.”

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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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