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If we follow the most recent political protests around the world through social media, we are likely to encounter Pikachu — a character from the Japanese anime Pokémon — running among protesters in Turkey, or thousands of South Koreans waving concert light sticks for idols as K-pop songs blast inContinue Reading

What Should Australia Do in This Strongman Soft Power Age?

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Earlier this month the United Kingdom government launched an inquiry into the country’s soft power – that is, its tools of attraction and cultural influence. Soft power is an elusive form of influence in international relations, but it can be gained in various degrees through diplomacy, democracy, commitment to internationalContinue Reading