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393 results for soft power

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The Globalist - Monday 3 June

3 June 2019

We analyse Donald Trump’s visit to London this week, learn why Western airlines are reopening routes to Pakistan and speak to Sweden’s ambassador to the UK about soft power and spreading Swedish culture.

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Ahead of the pack

9 May 2019

Whether you’re making for the shore, the slopes or the city, these four dedicated travel shops have enough covetable stock to really stretch your baggage allowance.

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Eastern promise

18 April 2019

In our new feature we’re heading to one nation per month to look at the ideas, practices and customs that are worth exporting. First up, Japan – policymakers take note.

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Animal magic

21 March 2019

Zoos can change the world: the not-so-wild claim from Dominic Jermey, Zoological Society London’s top dog.

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Messing with Texas

21 March 2019

Texas is big. It’s about big money, big cars and big characters. But a new side is emerging that’s attracting a different kind of crowd – and looking kind of cool.

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The Briefing - Thursday 7 March

7 March 2019

Chinese technology giant Huawei takes legal action against the US government. Plus: Russia’s intelligence agencies take on the West, Italy’s high-speed rail link with France and Air India’s show of soft power.

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Editor’s letter

21 February 2019

As we invite you to say ‘bonjour’ to our issue devoted to all things French, our editor in chief explains how our latest page-turner owes its beginnings to some pondering in a Parisian bookshop.

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Bonjour, tout le monde

21 February 2019

French influence spans the globe, be it the wine you drink, the car you drive or the clothes you wear. It’s soft power with a swagger and Breton stripe too.

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Belgium: state of the nation

8 February 2019

With its liberal and energetic approach to diplomacy, and a growing influence in art and sport, Belgium has plenty to offer on the world stage.

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Law of the jungle

17 January 2019

For ClientEarth’s CEO, the environment would be all the poorer without a trusted team of lawyers and strategists.

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State of the nation: Belgium

17 January 2019

Hosting the institutions of the EU can be a double-edged sword. But Belgium’s unique federation has plenty to offer on the world stage through its liberal and energetic approach to diplomacy, plus growing influence in the…

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The Briefing - The best of 'The Foreign Desk': Soft power special

28 December 2018

Andrew Mueller asks what countries can offer their international partners beyond trade and weapons – or just the cold shoulder. Whether it’s sport, music, food, technology or a quick trip into space, soft power can (if…

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Soft Power Survey 2018/19

21 December 2018

We join the conga of the top 25 nations that got it right (and wrong) in this most delicate of diplomatic skills.

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Midori House - Monocle Reports: Soft Power

21 November 2018

The results of Monocle’s Soft Power Survey are in and France is on top! We find out why. Plus: how Donald Trump’s CNN ban is right out of Viktor Orban’s playbook, the soft power of the Canadian small screen and a review of…

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Issue 119

Monocle’s mammoth December/January double issue features our rundown of the nations winning fans on the world stage, as well as those waiting in the wings – welcome to our Soft Power Survey.

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The Foreign Desk - Soft-power special

17 November 2018

As Monocle’s annual Soft Power Survey hits newsstands, Andrew Mueller asks what countries can offer their international partners beyond trade and guns – or just the cold shoulder. Whether it’s sport, music, food, technology…

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