soft power
/ˌsɒft ˈpaʊər/
influence through culture and values rather than coercion
soft power in a sentence
“Hollywood extends American soft power globally.”
Origin of soft power
Coined by Joseph Nye in 1990
Related Words
balance of power
distribution of power preventing any one state's dominance
sphere of influence
a region where one power has dominant authority
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a neutral country between rival powers
proxy war
a conflict where major powers support opposing sides
containment
preventing the expansion of hostile power
deterrence
discouraging attack through threat of retaliation