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This week on the Sinica Podcast, I chat with well-known author and public intellectual Yascha Mounk about his recent fascination with China, his approach to learning about the country and learning Chinese, and his thoughts on how China fits into the current crisis of Western liberal democracy.7:15 – Yascha's experience of living in China and learning Chinese12:18 – Yascha's perspective on China's strengths and weaknesses20:12 – China in a global comparative perspective: Generational aspirations and demographic decline29:45 – China's Soft Power vs. Japan, Korea, and the U.S.45:30 – Media narratives on China: have they shifted?54:20 – Western Liberalism confronts China01:07:07 – Backlash & criticism01:11:35 - Polarization and “China as enemy” narrativesRecommendations: Yascha: The Leopard by Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa (book), The Leopard (1963) (movie)Kaiser: A Thousand Small Sanities: The Moral Adventure of Liberalism by Adam Gopnik (book)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Since 1951, when Tibet was formally annexed into the People's Republic of China, Tibet has been a battleground between China's efforts to assert control and the Tibetan people's struggle to preserve their cultural and religious identity. This past August, Xi Jinping made a surprise visit to Tibet, his second since becoming China's top leader in 2012. Less than two months earlier, the Dalai Lama, now 90 years old, announced that his office, not China, would choose his successor when he passes. A few months before that, the Dalai Lama revealed in a memoir that he would reincarnate outside of China. The PRC insists that the next incarnation – the 15th Dalai Lama – will be born inside PRC territory and approved by the Chinese government. What are Beijing's interests in Tibet and how has Xi Jinping pursued them since coming to power? What is likely to occur after the Dalai Lama's passing? I'm delighted to have as my guest today Tendor Dorjee. Tendor is an adjunct assistant professor of political science at Columbia University, a senior researcher at the Tibet Action Institute, and the inaugural Stephanie G Neuman Fellow at the Saltzman Institute of War and Peace Studies. He recently co-authored an article in Foreign Affairs titled Beijing's Dangerous Game in Tibet”.Timestamps[00:00] Start [02:08] Beijing's Key Interests in Tibet [04:06] Xi Jinping's Approach to Tibet [07:00] Internal and External Drivers of Tibet Policy [08:08] Xi's Recent Visit to Tibet [11:34] Infrastructure Developments and Expansionism [15:27] Beijing's Succession Plans and Tibetan Reactions to a Future Dalai Lama [20:27] Risk of Unrest and Crackdowns [25:43] Implications for Neighboring States
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bto#321 REFRESH – Die Bilder von Xi, Putin und Modi, die gemeinsam lachen und sich an den Händen halten, haben jüngst eine klare Botschaft an die internationale Gemeinschaft gesendet: Die Machtverhältnisse in der Welt verändern sich! Der 25. Gipfel der Shanghaier Organisation für Zusammenarbeit (SOZ) war das größte Treffen in der Geschichte des Zusammenschlusses seit seiner Gründung im Jahr 2001. Obwohl die Mitglieder längst nicht so einheitliche Positionen vertreten, wie der Gipfel suggerierte, ist die multipolare Welt inzwischen Realität.Eine wichtige Rolle in dieser neuen Welt spielt Indien. Der Subkontinent bekommt immer mehr Gewicht und strebt selbstbewusst einen eigenen Weg zwischen den Blöcken an. Gerade im Vergleich zu China verkörpert Indien dabei eine andere Haltung. Der indische Top-Manager und frühere CEO von Tata Sons, Ramabadran Gopalakrishnan, meinte in Episode 239 vom April 2024, kulturell würde man eher mehr auf Soft Power setzen. Zeit also für ein bto REFRESH.Hörerservice beyond the obviousNeue Analysen, Kommentare und Einschätzungen zur Wirtschafts- und Finanzlage finden Sie unter www.think-bto.com.NewsletterDen monatlichen bto-Newsletter abonnieren Sie hier.RedaktionskontaktWir freuen uns über Ihre Meinungen, Anregungen und Kritik unter podcast@think-bto.com.ShownotesHandelsblatt – Ein exklusives Angebot für alle „bto – beyond the obvious – featured by Handelsblatt“-Hörer*innen: Testen Sie Handelsblatt Premium 4 Wochen lang für 1 Euro und bleiben Sie zur aktuellen Wirtschafts- und Finanzlage informiert. Mehr unter: handelsblatt.com/mehrperspektiven Oder lesen Sie das Handelsblatt ein Jahr lang mit 30 % Rabatt und erhalten Sie tiefgehende Einblicke in Wirtschaft, Politik, Finanzwelt und Technologie. Zum Angebot: handelsblatt.com/bto30Werbepartner – Informationen zu den Angeboten unserer aktuellen Werbepartner finden Sie hier. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Donald Sassoon"Soft Power e potere politico"Festival Filosofiawww.festivalfilosofia.itFestival Filosofia, MondenaDomenica 21 settembre, ore 18:00Donald SassoonSoft power e potere politicoMercato europeo dei consumi culturali e capitalismo simbolico americanoIn che modo le pratiche di consumo culturale contribuiscono alla costruzione di valori condivisi e alla trasmissione del patrimonio? Questa lezione riflette sulla possibilità di promuovere una cultura e un mercato culturale comuni a livello europeo, interrogandosi sulla loro desiderabilità e realizzabilità nell'epoca del capitalismo simbolico.Donald Sassoon è professore emerito di Storia europea comparata presso la Queen Mary University of London. Allievo dello storico Eric Hobsbawm, è stato ricercatore e professore invitato in diverse università e istituzioni, tra cui l'Università di Innsbruck, la Maison des Sciences de l'Homme di Parigi, il Remarque Institute della New York University, l'Università del Queensland (Brisbane), il Boston College, l'Università di Trento e l'Università di Padova. Ha curato il festival “La Storia in Piazza” di Genova. Profondo conoscitore della storia europea contemporanea, ne ha indagato le trasformazioni politiche, economiche e culturali con particolare attenzione alla formazione delle identità collettive, al ruolo dei media e dell'industria culturale, alla circolazione delle idee e dei modelli politici, ai processi di costruzione della memoria storica e ai mutamenti del capitalismo globale. Ha inoltre studiato le dinamiche del consumo culturale come fattore di coesione sociale e trasmissione del patrimonio, con un interesse specifico per il confronto tra l'evoluzione della cultura europea e l'espansione del capitalismo emotivo di matrice statunitense. È considerato uno dei maggiori storici contemporanei, capace di coniugare l'analisi storica con la lettura delle crisi presenti e delle loro radici nel passato. Collabora con “Il Sole 24 Ore”. Le sue opere sono tradotte in dodici lingue e ha tenuto conferenze in più di trenta paesi. Tra i suoi libri: La cultura degli Europei. Dal 1800 a oggi (Milano 2008); Come nasce un dittatore. Le cause del trionfo di Mussolini (Milano 2010); I buoni e i cattivi nella cultura popolare (Torino 2012); Intervista immaginaria con Karl Marx (Roma 2014); Quo vadis Europa? (Roma 2014); Brexit.Buona fortuna, Europa (Roma 2017); L'alba della contemporaneità. La formazione del mondo moderno, 1860-1914 (Padova 2019); Sintomi morbosi. Nella nostra storia di ieri i segnali della crisi di oggi (Milano 2019); Il trionfo ansioso. Storia globale del capitalismo (Milano 2022); Rivoluzioni. Quando i popoli cambiano la storia (Milano 2024).Donald Sassoon"Rivoluzioni"Quando i popoli cambiano la storiaGarzanti Editorewww.garzanti.itQuando parliamo di rivoluzioni spesso ci riferiamo a singoli eventi, come la presa della Bastiglia o l'assalto al Palazzo d'inverno. Ma in realtà ci vogliono decenni perché una rivoluzione si sviluppi e si esaurisca – sempre che ciò accada. In questo libro Donald Sassoon ripercorre in modo inedito e coinvolgente alcune tra le rivoluzioni più celebri: la guerra civile inglese, che cominciò con l'uccisione di Carlo i e dopo quasi un secolo turbolento diede luogo alla monarchia costituzionale; la guerra d'indipendenza americana, che cacciò i britannici ma non affrontò il problema della schiavitù; la rivoluzione francese, cui dobbiamo la Dichiarazione dei diritti dell'uomo, ma anche lunghi anni di instabilità; le rivoluzioni nazionali che unificarono Italia e Germania; la rivoluzione russa e la rivoluzione cinese, che hanno cambiato il corso del xx secolo. Brillante resoconto degli sconvolgimenti politici che hanno fatto la storia, "Rivoluzioni" è anche un libro ricco di ironia: scopriremo che Yankee Doodle Dandy fu cantato per la prima volta dai soldati inglesi per prendere in giro gli arruffati colonialisti americani, e che la parola «rivoluzione» è diventata d'uso comune proprio quando abbiamo smesso di capire esattamente cosa significhi.IL POSTO DELLE PAROLEascoltare fa pensarewww.ilpostodelleparole.itDiventa un supporter di questo podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/il-posto-delle-parole--1487855/support.
durée : 01:48:08 - Soft Power - par : Frédéric Martel - Raconter le monde à travers le meilleur de la presse étrangère : telle est la mission de Courrier International. Mais à l'heure du numérique, de la traduction assistée par IA et d'une concurrence toujours plus féroce, le média doit affiner sa stratégie. - réalisation : Peire Legras, Alexandra Malka - invités : Tristan Le Corre Co-fondateur de PDG de Shotgun; Claire Carrard Directrice de Courrier International; Etienne Gernelle Directeur de la rédaction du Point
No mais recente episódio de Leste Oeste, Nuno Rogeiro centra a sua análise na guerra da Ucrânia, onde ataques diários de drones e mísseis testam os limites da defesa antiaérea e colocam em risco cidades estratégicas como Odessa. A resiliência civil, simbolizada por gestos de solidariedade em plena crise, é apresentada como uma arma tão crucial quanto os sistemas militares, num retrato vívido da dureza e da coragem ucranianas. Sem perder de vista o quadro global, Rogeiro percorre ainda temas como a exibição de poder militar da China, a instabilidade política e o narcotráfico na Venezuela, a ameaça persistente dos incêndios florestais em Portugal, os dilemas políticos na Europa e até sugestões culturais para o verão. Uma análise abrangente que conecta geopolítica, segurança e sociedade, sublinhando como cada frente de tensão tem impacto direto no nosso presente e futuro. * A sinopse deste episódio foi criada com o apoio de IA. Saiba mais sobre a aplicação de Inteligência Artificial nas Redações da Impresa ----O link para o estatudo editorial do Expresso: https://expresso.pt/sobre/estatuto-editorial/2020-01-20-estatuto-editorial-3c79f4ec O link para o estatudo editorial da SIC Notícias: https://sicnoticias.pt/institucional/2013-12-27-estatuto-editorial-sic-noticias-e84e2755 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Patrick und Jörg diskutieren, warum beim vernetzten Produkt das Erlebnis nach dem Kauf über Zufriedenheit und Kundenwertsteigerung entscheidet: von Übergabe und Onboarding eines E-Autos über Rollen/ Rechte im Auto bis hin zu „Features, die bezahlt, aber (noch) nicht ausgeliefert“ sind. Sie zeigen, wie Jobs-to-be-Done (z. B. „einfach losfahren“, „Wallbox starten“, „CarPlay/Android Auto nutzen“) das Design von Service, Support und Kommunikation leiten sollten – statt isolierter, technischer Prozesse. Dies am Beispiel eines aktuellen Kaufs eines E-Autos. Im zweiten Teil geht es um Softpower und warum chinesische Marken & Popkultur (Stichwort: Influencer-getriebene Trends) unsere Kaufentscheidungen zunehmend prägen. Was das für europäische Unternehmen im Vertrieb, Branding und Produkt-Service-Bündel bedeutet – und wie man sich über Kundenerlebnis statt nur über Hardware differenziert.
Dalle maglie europee ai minerali del Kivu: perché lo sport è politica. Con l'analisi di Vincenzo LacerenzaLe Presidenziali in Camerun sotto il peso del "dinosauro" e l'affermarsi della "Lingua Capitale" in Africa, nel nuovo numero di settembre di Nigrizia, con la voce del direttore, Giuseppe Cavallini
Irene S. Wu, Ph.D. is author of “Measuring Soft Power in International Relations.” She is a lecturer in the Communications, Culture, and Technology Program of Georgetown University and a former fellow at the Wilson Center for international Scholars. Her other books include Forging trust communities: how technology changes politics, and from iron fist to invisible hand: the uneven path of telecommunications reform in China. Soft power, as opposed to hard power, is essential to persuade another country without the use of violence. Examples would include USAID, economic aid, international trade, US Peace Corps, UN projects and People to People Programs. Elimination of the successful USAID program and withdrawal from WHO have been detrimental to the perception of the US and accomplishments of many of its foreign policies. China, who is assuming more of a leadership role, has developed one of the largest infrastructure programs called the Belt and Road project.
Labubus — small plush toys that look like mischievous monsters — have taken the world by storm. Chinese toymaker and retailer Pop Mart has sold millions of dollars' worth of Labubus. There's even a booming resale market, on top of a thriving operation of counterfeits called Lafufus.Host Elahe Izadi speaks with reporter Kelly Kasulis Cho about how Labubus became the latest trend, and why these little toys have become a symbol of China's developing economic strategy.Today's show was produced by Thomas Lu. It was edited by Ariel Plotnick and mixed by Rennie Svirnovskiy. Subscribe to The Washington Post here.
In this episode of Book Overflow, Carter and Nathan discuss Staff Engineer by Will Larson! Join them as they discuss what it means to have staff-level impact, how being a staff engineer differs from being a senior engineer, and more!-- Want to talk with Carter or Nathan? Book a coaching session! ------------------------------------------------------------Carterhttps://www.joinleland.com/coach/carter-m-1Nathanhttps://www.joinleland.com/coach/nathan-t-2-- Books Mentioned in this Episode --Note: As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.----------------------------------------------------------Staff Engineer by Will Larsonhttps://amzn.to/4p67dOU (Paid Link)---------- 00:00 Intro 01:08 About the Book and Author 03:34 Thoughts on Staff Engineer 09:29 Staff Engineer Archetypes and Organizational Dynamics 23:17 What Staff Engineers Actually Do 38:57 Soft Power and Cross-Team Impact 52:42 The Reality of Staff Engineering Work 1:03:16 Hot Takes - Silicon Valley and Career Paths 1:12:50 Final Thoughts----------------Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5kj6DLCEWR5nHShlSYJI5LApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/book-overflow/id1745257325X: https://x.com/bookoverflowpodCarter on X: https://x.com/cartermorganNathan's Functionally Imperative: www.functionallyimperative.com----------------Book Overflow is a podcast for software engineers, by software engineers dedicated to improving our craft by reading the best technical books in the world. Join Carter Morgan and Nathan Toups as they read and discuss a new technical book each week!The full book schedule and links to every major podcast player can be found at https://www.bookoverflow.io
Heute habe ich ein Thema für euch, das auf den ersten Blick vielleicht politisch klingt – aber unglaublich spannend ist, vor allem für uns, die wir mit Sport und Kultur zu tun haben. Es geht um Soft Power.Im Rahmen der Muay Thai Community ist es In den vergangen Monaten häufig auch über die sozialen Medien herumgegeistert und viele sehen was momentan rund um unseren Sport passiert , verstehen aber nicht was es damit genau auf sich hat . Wir werden in dieser Folge also zuerst klären, was Soft Power eigentlich ist, wie Länder damit arbeiten – und dann im Detail anschauen, was Thailand gerade macht, um Muay Thai weltweit als kulturelle Marke, als Sport und als Wirtschaftsmotor zu etablieren.Bleibt also unbedingt dran – es wird spannend, vor allem, wenn ihr euch für Kampfsport interessiert oder verstehen wollt, wie Sport auch Politik und Wirtschaft beeinflusst._______________________________________www.teeptalkmedia.deMail an : teeptalkmedia@mail.dewww.khunpon.de Code Teep10 für zehn Prozent auf euren nächsten Einkaufwww.patreon.com/teeptalk www.muaythaicamp.net
The National Security Hour with Major Fred Galvin – Colonel Newsham's insights into China's economic, diplomatic, and military ambitions are both alarming and indispensable for understanding the challenges ahead. He reveals how China is using economic leverage, cyber dominance, and military intimidation to weaken America and reshape the world order. Most importantly, he outlines what the US must do...
The National Security Hour with Major Fred Galvin – Colonel Newsham's insights into China's economic, diplomatic, and military ambitions are both alarming and indispensable for understanding the challenges ahead. He reveals how China is using economic leverage, cyber dominance, and military intimidation to weaken America and reshape the world order. Most importantly, he outlines what the US must do...
This episode features an in-depth interview with Tiffany Chang, a Stanford student, nonprofit founder, and Miss Asia USA, exploring her unique journey as a changemaker. The discussion highlights her experiences navigating cultural duality, addressing moments of self-doubt, and redefining success beyond external validation. Chang also shares the origins and impact of her global nonprofit, Madhatter Knits, and reflects on the importance of self-compassion, integrity, and remaining connected to her roots amidst high-pressure environments.
¡Juega y gana gratis con Descifrando a León!Entérate antes de todos de lo que pasa dentro del Vaticano en www.descifrandoaleon.com, ¡Regístrate gratis! Sigue a Inés San Martín a Javier Martínez Brocal y a José Manuel De Urquidi.Segmentos de hoy:La Voz del Papa Las 5 Noticias de la Semana por Inés, más el bonusAnálisis de la Semana por JavierEl Archivo de los Leones (León X) por InésEl Gesto InvisibleLa Catedra de LeónLa Comunidad de León (¡Juega aquí!)La Recomendación Online de la Semana Homilía Remix ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++Este episodio es posible gracias a Amen Apps, la plataforma en la que puedes obtener consejos y ayuda espiritual de sacerdotes y religiosos 24x7.Descarga el app gratis en:AndroidiPhonePágina AmenUn podcast de Juan Diego Network
¡Juega y gana gratis con Descifrando a León!Entérate antes de todos de lo que pasa dentro del Vaticano en www.descifrandoaleon.com, ¡Regístrate gratis! Sigue a Inés San Martín a Javier Martínez Brocal y a José Manuel De Urquidi.Segmentos de hoy:La Voz del Papa Las 5 Noticias de la Semana por Inés, más el bonusAnálisis de la Semana por JavierEl Archivo de los Leones (León X) por InésEl Gesto InvisibleLa Catedra de LeónLa Comunidad de León (¡Juega aquí!)La Recomendación Online de la Semana Homilía Remix ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++Este episodio es posible gracias a Amen Apps, la plataforma en la que puedes obtener consejos y ayuda espiritual de sacerdotes y religiosos 24x7.Descarga el app gratis en:AndroidiPhonePágina AmenUn podcast de Juan Diego Network
¡Juega y gana gratis con Descifrando a León!Entérate antes de todos de lo que pasa dentro del Vaticano en www.descifrandoaleon.com, ¡Regístrate gratis! Sigue a Inés San Martín a Javier Martínez Brocal y a José Manuel De Urquidi.Segmentos de hoy:La Voz del Papa Las 5 Noticias de la Semana por Inés, más el bonusAnálisis de la Semana por JavierEl Archivo de los Leones (León X) por InésEl Gesto InvisibleLa Catedra de LeónLa Comunidad de León (¡Juega aquí!)La Recomendación Online de la Semana Homilía Remix ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++Este episodio es posible gracias a Amen Apps, la plataforma en la que puedes obtener consejos y ayuda espiritual de sacerdotes y religiosos 24x7.Descarga el app gratis en:AndroidiPhonePágina AmenUn podcast de Juan Diego Network
¡Juega y gana gratis con Descifrando a León!Entérate antes de todos de lo que pasa dentro del Vaticano en www.descifrandoaleon.com, ¡Regístrate gratis! Sigue a Inés San Martín a Javier Martínez Brocal y a José Manuel De Urquidi.Segmentos de hoy:La Voz del Papa Las 5 Noticias de la Semana por Inés, más el bonusAnálisis de la Semana por JavierEl Archivo de los Leones (León X) por InésEl Gesto InvisibleLa Catedra de LeónLa Comunidad de León (¡Juega aquí!)La Recomendación Online de la Semana Homilía Remix ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++Este episodio es posible gracias a Amen Apps, la plataforma en la que puedes obtener consejos y ayuda espiritual de sacerdotes y religiosos 24x7.Descarga el app gratis en:AndroidiPhonePágina AmenUn podcast de Juan Diego Network
¡Juega y gana gratis con Descifrando a León!Entérate antes de todos de lo que pasa dentro del Vaticano en www.descifrandoaleon.com, ¡Regístrate gratis! Sigue a Inés San Martín a Javier Martínez Brocal y a José Manuel De Urquidi.Segmentos de hoy:La Voz del Papa Las 5 Noticias de la Semana por Inés, más el bonusAnálisis de la Semana por JavierEl Archivo de los Leones (León X) por InésEl Gesto InvisibleLa Catedra de LeónLa Comunidad de León (¡Juega aquí!)La Recomendación Online de la Semana Homilía Remix ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++Este episodio es posible gracias a Amen Apps, la plataforma en la que puedes obtener consejos y ayuda espiritual de sacerdotes y religiosos 24x7.Descarga el app gratis en:AndroidiPhonePágina AmenUn podcast de Juan Diego Network
AFRICA: CHINA'S SOFT POWER MOVES IN AS THE US MOVES OUT - CALEB WEISS, BILL ROGGIO, FDD 1919 CAPETOWN
On today's show Andrew and Bill begin with a raft of news on Nvidia that came during the podcast's vacation, including reports the company was summoned to meeting with the Cyberspace Administration of China, sources saying the same regulators have warned PRC companies against purchasing the H-20 chips, and news that the US is now granting licenses to sell H-20 chips to PRC companies in exchange for 15% of China chip revenue. Topics include: Jensen Huang's successful lobbying, criticism of the 15% tax, questions about the motivation in Beijing, and thoughts on the near future in Washington. From there: Checking in with the real estate market and stock market as Beijing pledges more support for real estate and the SSE Index hits a 10-year high. At the end: Liu Jianchao is reportedly under investigation, Bao Fan has reportedly been released, India and China move to improve relations in the face of US tariffs, and an email about the Labubu phenomenon and PRC soft power exports
Welcome to the Health Marketing Collective, where strong leadership meets marketing excellence. On today's episode, host Sara Payne is joined by Melissa Prusher, an accomplished B2B healthcare marketing leader with 25 years of experience in professional services and a deep focus on healthcare IT. Together, they unpack one of the most underappreciated drivers of brand credibility, customer loyalty, and market momentum in B2B healthcare: human capital. Sara and Melissa dive into how the people behind the brand—employees, leaders, customer-facing teams—impact brand perception, trust, and community advocacy. They explore practical strategies for aligning internal culture, marketing, sales, and delivery teams to ensure the experiences promised during the sales process are lived out through implementation. They also discuss actionable ways marketing leaders can activate both partners and employees to serve as authentic brand advocates—without losing the polish or control that can worry corporate stakeholders. The conversation spans the unique challenges and opportunities of B2B healthcare marketing, from navigating complex decision-making cycles with clinicians, IT, and procurement leaders, to building trust among evidence-driven buyers by showcasing real-world outcomes and partnerships. Real-life examples from Melissa's career, plus a fun quick-fire round about admired brands, marketing myths, and timeless leadership advice, round out a rich episode packed with both strategic insights and practical tips. Key Takeaways: People Are the Greatest Brand Asset: Melissa emphasizes that in B2B healthcare, buyers don't just evaluate products and platforms—they evaluate the people behind them. Employees, partners, and advocates are a company's most valuable assets. Their actions, professionalism, and alignment across the buyer journey directly shape trust, credibility, and differentiation in a crowded market. Marketing's Role in Ensuring Alignment and Continuity: As organizations grow and service offerings expand, maintaining alignment between marketing, sales, and delivery becomes more complex—but also more crucial. Marketing must act as both gatekeeper and advocate, ensuring consistent messaging, customer experience, and values are reflected at every touchpoint, from pre-sale promises to post-sale execution and storytelling. Building Brand Credibility with Evidence and Advocacy: Healthcare buyers—especially clinicians and IT leaders—rely on evidence and peer validation over flashy claims. Brands must back up their promises with concrete examples and case studies that demonstrate outcomes. Melissa highlights the importance of forming a “community of advocacy”—actively partnering with customers and industry voices to tell authentic shared stories via media, webinars, bylines, and conferences. Activating Employee Advocacy at Scale: Brands can no longer rely solely on executive spokespeople or polished corporate channels. Melissa recommends empowering employees to share brand stories, successes, and experiences on social media and professional platforms to extend reach and build trust through relatable, authentic voices. She outlines practical frameworks for doing this—establishing guidelines, structured programs, and easy-to-share content, plus embracing both formal and informal advocacy to harness the “power of your network's network.” Measuring the Soft Power of Trust and Community: Though brand trust and advocacy don't always translate neatly into immediate business metrics, they drive critical outcomes—like improved recruitment, greater media interest, and increased customer loyalty. Melissa suggests looking at utilization rates, talent pipeline improvements, engagement growth, and anecdotal feedback alongside hard KPIs. Over time, these “soft” investments in people and stories deliver tangible business results, fueling the virtuous circle of brand advocacy and...
The United States and China are locked in a race for dominance in artificial intelligence, including its applications and diffusion. American and Chinese AI firms like OpenAI and DeepSeek respectively have captured global attention and major companies like Google and Microsoft have been actively investing in AI development. While the US currently boasts world-leading AI models, China is ahead in some areas of AI research and application. With the release of US and Chinese AI action plans in July, we may be on the cusp of a new phase in US-China AI competition.Why is AI so important for a country's global influence? What are the strengths of China's AI strategy? And what does China's new AI action plan tell us about its AI ambitions? To discuss these questions, we are joined by Owen Daniels. Owen is the Associate Director of Analysis at Georgetown's Center for Security and Emerging Technology and a Non-Resident Fellow at the Atlantic Council. His recently published article in Foreign Affairs co-authored with Hanna Dohmen -- titled China's Overlooked AI Strategy -- provides insights into how Beijing is utilizing AI to gain global dominance and what the US can and should do to sustain and bolster its lead.Timestamps[00:00] Start [02:05] US Policy Risks to Chinese AI Leadership [05:28] Deepseek and Kimi's Newest Models [07:54] US vs. China's Approach to AI [10:42] Limitations to China's AI Strategy [13:08] Using AI as a Soft Power Tool [16:10] AI Action Plans [19:34] Trump's Approach to AI Competition [22:30] Can China Lead Global AI Governance? [25:10] Evolving US Policy for Open Models
Mon, 18 Aug 2025 17:35:44 +0000 https://feed.neuezwanziger.de/link/21941/17121689/f946f872-ba0d-40d9-bdf0-18e8386f1c5b e9a08f49dde35f271527ef3a01583848 KÄS-Termine 2025 Fr. 19.09. / Fr. 19.12. Kontakt per Mail: neuezwanziger@diekaes.de SOMMERSALON am 23. August! Tickets gibt es hier Alles hören Komm' in den Salon. Es gibt ihn via Webplayer & RSS-Feed (zum Hören im Podcatcher deiner Wahl, auch bei Apple Podcasts und Spotify). Wenn du Salon-Stürmer bist, lade weitere Hörer von der Gästeliste ein. 00:00:00 Vor dem Salon Wolfgang und Stefan kündigen ihren bevorstehenden Live-Podcast in Frankfurt an und steigen dann mit einem aktuellen Trendthema ein: Labubus. Sie analysieren das Phänomen der kleinen Sammelfiguren des chinesischen Unternehmens Popmart, die weltweit einen Hype ausgelöst haben. Diskutiert werden die strategische künstliche Verknappung, der hohe Sammlerwert und die geopolitische Dimension: China entwickelt sich von der "Werkbank der Welt" zu einer Nation, die mit eigenen Marken und IPs kulturelle Softpower global etabliert. Der Hype wird auch als Ausdruck einer gesellschaftlichen "Verplüschung" interpretiert – ein Wunsch nach Trost und Kuscheltieren in harten Zeiten. 00:13:14 Alaska-Gipfel Das Treffen zwischen Trump und Putin in Alaska wird analysiert. Während die Körpersprache zunächst einen Vorteil für Putin nahelegt, ist das Ausbleiben eines schnellen Deals keine Überraschung. Die Diskussion kritisiert die spekulative Medienberichterstattung im Vorfeld und beleuchtet die sich wandelnde Haltung zum Ukraine-Krieg. Im Kontrast zu harten Forderungen nach einem militärischen Sieg Russlands steht die neue Rhetorik von Bundeskanzler Friedrich Merz, der nun auf einen Waffenstillstand und Friedensverhandlungen drängt. Empfohlen wird die Arte-Doku "Die Nuklearfalle", die die Abhängigkeit der USA von russischem Uran für ihre KI- und Energie-Ambitionen aufzeigt. Abschließend wird ein Film von Wim Wenders kritisiert, der eine problematische Analogie zwischen der Kapitulation im Zweiten Weltkrieg und dem heutigen Ukraine-Konflikt zieht. 00:43:12 Trumps demographische Siegeserklärung Stefan beleuchtet die weitreichenden Folgen von Donald Trumps Politik, die erstmals seit 50 Jahren zu einer negativen Migrationsbilanz in den USA geführt hat. Er skizziert, wie Einwanderung seit den 1960er Jahren das enorme Bevölkerungs- und Wirtschaftswachstum der USA befeuert und die amerikanische Softpower gestärkt hat. Die Abkehr von dieser Politik gefährdet ein prognostiziertes BIP-Wachstum von fast neun Billionen Dollar und schwächt den Wissenschafts- und Technologiesektor, der stark von "importierter Kompetenz" abhängig ist – über die Hälfte der promovierten Informatiker und Ingenieure sind nicht in den USA geboren. Die zentrale These lautet, dass die gigantischen Investitionen in KI auf der spekulativen Hoffnung beruhen, dieser von Menschen verursachte demografische und ökonomische Aderlass könne durch Maschinen kompensiert werden. 00:58:57 Salon für Juli 2025 Ein kurzer Übergang zum Hauptteil des Salons. 00:59:54 Empire of AI & Sam Altman Im Zentrum steht die Diskussion zweier Bücher über OpenAI und seinen Gründer Sam Altman. Die Debatte dreht sich um die quasi-religiöse Überzeugung der Tech-Elite, eine künstliche Superintelligenz (AGI) erschaffen zu können, die alle Probleme der Menschheit löst. Dieser Glaube rechtfertigt einen neuen, digitalen Kolonialismus: die rücksichtslose Ausbeutung von globalen Daten, menschlicher Arbeitskraft in Billiglohnländern (Clickworker) und natürlichen Ressourcen wie Wasser. Sam Altmans manipulative und lügenhafte Führungskultur sowie die internen Machtkämpfe, die zu seiner kurzzeitigen Entlassung führten, werden detailliert nachgezeichnet. Kritisiert wird auch das enge Bündnis zwischen den Tech-Konzernen und dem US-Staat, das weit über normale Lobbyarbeit hinausgeht. Die ökonomische Vision, menschliche Arbeit durch KI zu ersetzen und die Bevölkerung mit einem Grundeinkommen zu versorgen, wird als fundamental fehlerhaft und nicht-kapitalistisch entlarvt, da sie die Quelle der Wertschöpfung – die menschliche Arbeit – eliminiert. 03:00:30 Dorothee Elmiger: Die Niederländerinnen Wolfgang empfiehlt den Roman "Die Holländerinnen" von Dorothee Elmiger. Das Buch besticht durch seine komplexe Erzählstruktur: Es handelt sich um die Mitschrift einer Poetikvorlesung, in der eine Schriftstellerin über ihre Teilnahme an einem Theaterprojekt berichtet, das wiederum das Verschwinden zweier Frauen im Dschungel untersucht. Das gesamte Werk ist in indirekter Rede verfasst, wodurch mehrere Reflexionsebenen entstehen. Trotz dieser intellektuellen Konstruktion gelingt es dem Roman, eine unmittelbare und ergreifende Wirkung zu entfalten und zentrale Fragen über Literatur, Verantwortung und die Möglichkeit ekstatischer Erfahrung zu stellen. 03:14:12 Carlott Bru: Wohnungstausch: Ich will deine, nimm du meine Basierend auf einem Artikel aus "Die Zeit" analysiert Stefan, warum das Konzept des Wohnungstauschs in Deutschland scheitert. Das Hauptproblem ist ökonomischer Natur: Ältere Menschen in großen, günstigen Altbauwohnungen haben keinen Anreiz, in deutlich teurere, kleinere Wohnungen mit neuen Mietverträgen zu ziehen. Statistiken belegen das Missverhältnis: Auf eine Person, die sich verkleinern will, kommen fünf Parteien, die eine größere Wohnung suchen. Staatliche Tauschprogramme haben nur marginalen Erfolg. Das Fazit: Wohnungstausch ist eine gut gemeinte Idee, die an der Realität des Mietmarktes und den finanziellen Anreizen zerschellt. 03:20:31 Ted Kaczynskis Manifest Wolfgang wirft einen Blick auf das 30 Jahre alte Manifest des "Unabombers" Ted Kaczynski und zeigt dessen verblüffende Aktualität auf. Kaczynskis Hauptfeind war nicht nur die Technologie, sondern der von ihm definierte "Leftismus", der Feminismus, Homosexuellen-Rechte und Political Correctness umfasst. Viele seiner Argumente – die Kritik an einer übersozialisierten Gesellschaft, der Hass auf westliche Zivilisation und Rationalität – finden sich heute eins zu eins in den Diskursen der Neuen Rechten und im Kulturkampf wieder. Wolfgang dekonstruiert Kaczynskis Denken als inkohärent, da es den Kapitalismus ignoriert und paradoxerweise ein hochmodernes Konzept wie "Selbstverwirklichung" einfordert, um die Moderne zu bekämpfen. 03:43:17 Isolde Ruhdorfer: Es ist kein Zufall, dass Russland ukrainische Kinder entführt Stefan präsentiert alarmierende demografische Zahlen aus einem Krautreporter-Artikel. Die Bevölkerung der Ukraine ist seit den 90er-Jahren von über 50 Millionen auf heute geschätzte 38 Millionen oder weniger geschrumpft. Allein zwischen 2022 und 2023 gab es einen Rückgang von 8,1 Prozent. Gleichzeitig kämpft auch Russland mit einer demografischen Krise und hat die Veröffentlichung von Geburten- und Sterblichkeitsstatistiken eingestellt. Der Text legt nahe, dass Russlands demografischer Kollaps ein zentraler, uneingestandener Kriegsgrund sein könnte, um durch die Annexion der Ukraine die eigene Bevölkerung zu vergrößern. 03:47:30 Marie-Kristin Boese: Als kolumbianischer Söldner im Ukraine-Krieg Wolfgang fasst einen Tagesschau-Bericht über kolumbianische Söldner zusammen, die für die Ukraine kämpfen. Hauptmotivation ist das Geld: Statt 400 Dollar in der heimischen Armee verdienen sie 3.000 Dollar im Monat. Der Artikel schildert die brutale Realität des Krieges, insbesondere die erdrückende russische Überlegenheit bei Drohnen. Diese Söldner werden als "Kanonenfutter" eingesetzt und riskieren zudem, bei einer Gefangennahme von Russlands Verbündeten wie Venezuela direkt an Moskau ausgeliefert zu werden. 03:51:01 Carl Zimmer: For Some Patients, the ‘Inner Voice' May Soon Be Audible Stefan erörtert einen Artikel der New York Times über Fortschritte bei Gehirn-Computer-Schnittstellen. Forscher können inzwischen Sprache mit hoher Genauigkeit direkt aus der Gehirnaktivität von gelähmten Patienten dekodieren. Die Technologie wirft jedoch grundlegende ethische Fragen zur "mentalen Privatsphäre" auf: Wie stellt man sicher, dass nur bewusst zur Kommunikation gedachte Gedanken ausgelesen werden und nicht die unkontrollierte "innere Stimme"? Die Forschung stößt dabei an die Grenzen des Verständnisses, wie das Gehirn überhaupt denkt, bevor Gedanken in Sprache formuliert werden. 04:00:47 Tichys Einblick: Friedrich Merz, hör die Signale, es ist das letzte Gefecht Im Rahmen einer "Feindbeobachtung" seziert Wolfgang einen Artikel des rechtskonservativen Magazins "Tichys Einblick". Der Text attackiert Bundeskanzler Friedrich Merz scharf von rechts, macht ihn für die steigende Zahl von Insolvenzen verantwortlich und wirft ihm Wortbruch bei Steuersenkungen vor. Wolfgang identifiziert als treibende Kraft dahinter den reaktionären Lobbyverband "Die Familienunternehmer" und interpretiert den Artikel als Versuch, eine Brücke für enttäuschte konservative Unternehmer zur AfD zu bauen. Die im Artikel geäußerte Kritik an der Staatsverschuldung wird als ökonomisch ignorant entlarvt, da sie verschweigt, dass diese Ausgaben größtenteils wieder in die Privatwirtschaft zurückfließen. 04:08:54 Novus Quartet spielt Brahms Streichquartette Zum Abschluss gibt es eine musikalische Empfehlung von Wolfgang: eine neue Einspielung der drei Streichquartette von Johannes Brahms durch das Novus Quartet. Er erläutert, wie sehr Brahms unter dem Erbe Beethovens litt und sich lange schwertat, seine eigenen Quartette zu veröffentlichen. Die Interpretation des Novus Quartetts wird für ihren vollen, symphonischen "Schönklang" gelobt, der die dichte motivische Arbeit und die komplexe Struktur der Werke zugänglich macht und auch Brahms-Skeptiker begeistern kann. Literaturliste Erleben wir einen neuen Kolonialismus? Ja, sagt Karen Hao und erklärt in ihrem Buch “Empire of AI. Dreams and Nightmares in Sam Altman's OpenAI”, wie die KI-Konzerne sich die digitale sowie analoge Welt einverleiben und wie Altman immer mächtiger werden konnte. penguin.co.uk Wer ist der Erfinder von ChatGPT? Keach Hageys Biografie “Sam Altman. OpenAI, Künstliche Intelligenz und der Wettlauf um unsere Zukunft” erzählt die erstaunliche Geschichte des neuen Silicon-Valley-Gurus. bastei-luebbe.de Zwei Holländerinnen verschwinden bei einer Wanderung durch den lateinamerikanischen Regenwald. Eine Schriftstellerin und eine Truppe um einen Theatermacher spüren ihnen nach. Abgründe und existenzielle Erfahrungen tun sich in dem grandiosen Roman “Die Holländerinnen” von Dorothee Elmiger auf. hanser-literaturverlage.de Der Wohnungstausch ist eine Verlegenheitslösung in der Wohnkrise, die es nur in Form von Hoffnung und Glauben gibt. Carlotta Brühwiler hat darüber geschrieben. zeit.de Vor 30 Jahren erschien das Unabomber-Manifest von Ted Kaczynski. Liest man es heute erneut, begegnet man nahezu sämtlichen aktuellen rechten Diskursen. edition-nautilus.de Demografie bestimmt den Ukraine-Krieg, schreibt Isolde Ruhdorfer. Um beide Länder steht es dramatisch schlecht. krautreporter.de Wer kämpft eigentlich in der Ukraine außer Ukrainern? Zum Beispiel kolumbianische Söldner, berichtet Marie-Kristin Boese. tagesschau.de Künstliche Intelligenz liest neuerdings menschliche Gehirne aus. Zum medizinischen Fortschritt und unserer “mentalen Privatsphäre” schreibt Carl Zimmer. nytimes.com Was denkt der konservative und rechte Mittelstand über Friedrich Merz? Offenbar will man schon bald eine AfD-Regierung. tichyseinblick.de Johannes Brahms hat drei große Streichquartette komponiert, das faszinierende Novus Quartet hat sie neu eingespielt. aparte.lnk.to full no Stefan Schulz und Wolfgang M. Schmitt 3730
Maga arrived in Chipping Norton this week, heralding an intense round of British diplomacy ahead of the Trump-Putin summit in Alaska on Friday. Ukraine is top of the agenda and both Prime Minister Keir Starmer and foreign secretary David Lammy have been doing their bit liaising between US vice-president JD Vance and President Donald Trump, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and several European leaders. In this week's episode, host George Parker is joined by Europe editor Ben Hall and Whitehall editor David Sheppard to discuss how the UK is playing its hand on the global stage and the role of soft power in its negotiations. The FT Weekend Festival returns for our 10th edition on Saturday September 6 at Kenwood House Gardens in London. Get details and tickets hereFollow George on Bluesky or X: @georgewparker.bsky.social, @GeorgeWParker; Ben Hall @hallbenjamin and David Sheppard @OilSheppardWant to get in touch? Email politicalfix@ft.com Want more? Free links: Putin hails Trump's ‘energetic and sincere' efforts to end Ukraine warZelenskyy faces his ‘moment of maximum pressure'JD Vance to meet Reform's Nigel Farage after talks with Tory MP Robert JenrickGeorge Osborne arranged Cotswolds holiday for JD VanceHow the Bayeux Tapestry became a tool of soft powerSign up here for 30 days free of Stephen Bush's Inside Politics newsletter. CLIPS: Manchester Evening NewsPresented by George Parker, and produced by Clare Williamson. The executive producer is Manuela Saragosa. Original music and mix by Breen Turner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
After more than 60 years of global humanitarian work, the U.S. Agency for International Development has been quietly dismantled, leaving a massive void in aid efforts around the world. This week, we explore what led to the closure, the political forces behind it and why experts warn the ripple effects both at home and abroad could be devastating. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/from-soft-power-to-silence-the-collapse-of-usaid Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
At this year's EUVC Summit, Oliver Holle from Speedinvest delivered a powerful call to arms. In a room filled with the ecosystem's builders, he laid out a bold vision for European venture: one that embraces our values, recognizes our untapped capital strength, and demands we shift from fragmentation to scale. His words weren't just timely—they captured a moment of reckoning for European VC. The message? The opportunity is ours to lose, and the only thing standing in the way is us.Something strange has happened lately—I've never felt more proud to be European.Not in a jingoistic way. But in the sense that Europe's values—modesty, facts over noise, democratic principles, and consensus-building—are becoming a competitive advantage. At a time when reliability and trust are global currencies, Europe's soft power has quietly gained weight.But soft power alone isn't enough.
PRC: SOFT POWER IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF THE NORTHERN MARIANNAS. GRANT NEWSHAM. DECEMBER 1952
En una nueva edición de Página 13, Iván Valenzuela y Kike Mujica conversaron con los columnistas Paula Escobar y Cristián Valdivieso quienes se preguntaron si está tensionada la narrativa de la meritocracia en Chile. Además comentaron lo que es el “soft power” y por qué Estados Unidos está perdiendo esa batalla frente a China.
Wie wehrhaft unsere Demokratie angesichts hybrider Kriegsführung, Desinformationskampagnen und weltweit erstarkenden Autokratien ist, diskutiert Carlo Masala mit Host Amira El Ahl. Seit dem russischen Angriffskrieg auf die Ukraine 2022 wird die Frage nach der demokratischen Wehrhaftigkeit Deutschlands und Europas immer stärker debattiert. Umso mehr, seitdem die USA immer wieder damit drohen, aus der NATO auszutreten. Wie können Kunst und Kultur zu einer sichereren Welt beitragen? Carlo Masala gehört zu den renommiertesten und bekanntesten Sicherheitsexperten Deutschlands. Der promovierte Politikwissenschaftler ist Direktor des Center for Intelligence and Security Studies (CISS) an der Universität der Bundeswehr München und berät das Bundesministerium für Verteidigung. Er ist Mitglied der Bundesakademie für Sicherheitspolitik und der Bayerischen Akademie der Wissenschaften. Shownotes: ifa Studie „The New Nationalisms and the Future of Cultural Relations: External Cultural Policy in an Age of Political Extremes”: https://culturalrelations.ifa.de/en/research/results/ecp-report-newnationalisms/ Podcast “Sicherheitshalber” mit Carlo Masala: https://sicherheitspod.de/“https://sicherheitspod.de/ “Wenn Russland gewinnt” auf der Website vom C.H. Beck Verlag: https://www.chbeck.de/masala-russland-gewinnt/product/37085065
Den kinesiske dukke Labubu er nu så populær i hele verden, at den blandt andet har resulteret i slagsmål blandt fans. K-live ser på den plyssede dukke med sylespidse tænder - og spørger, om den er et led i en kinesisk kulturstrategi. Vi taler også med den danske instruktør Janus Metz, der er Emmy-nomineret og med Teater Exit i Viborg, der har Christian Lollike som kunstnerisk leder og har internationale ambitioner. Medvirkende: Janus Metz, filminstruktør; Charlotte Sahl-Madsen, arbejdende bestyrelsesleder på Teater Exit; Aida Sehovic, kunstner og Mette Thunø, ph.d. i Kinastudier og lektor på Kinastudier ved Aarhus Universitet. Vært: Linnea Albinus Lande. Producer: Sarah Randeris. Redaktør: Lasse Lauridsen.
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In this episode, Alex talks about how Donald Trump seems to be a soccer fan and why the 2026 FIFA World Cup is a useful smokescreen for Trumpism. Trump seems to see hosting the World Cup as a weapon of soft power. Alex also talks about FIFA, anger in Europe, and why its president is buddying up to authoritarian leaders.
A new generation of scholars is reshaping China-Africa research. More geographically diverse and digitally fluent than the field's early pioneers of the 2000s, this cohort brings fresh perspectives and tools to the study of China's engagement on the continent. Yet deep structural barriers persist. African and Chinese researchers still face sizable obstacles in shaping research agendas, as U.S. and European institutions continue to dominate decisions about what gets studied, who receives funding, and which voices are amplified. Solange Guo Chatelard, a research associate at the Université Libre de Bruxelles and the new executive director of the Chinese in Africa/Africans in China research network, joins Eric & Cobus to discuss the current state of China-Africa scholarship and where it's going. SHOW NOTES: The China-Global South Project: A Display of Power, Not Partnership, in Washington by C. Géraud Neema The Chinese in Africa/Africans in China Research Network: https://ca-ac.org/ JOIN THE DISCUSSION: X: @ChinaGSProject | @eric_olander | @stadenesque Facebook: www.facebook.com/ChinaAfricaProject YouTube: www.youtube.com/@ChinaGlobalSouth Now on Bluesky! Follow CGSP at @chinagsproject.bsky.social FOLLOW CGSP IN FRENCH AND ARABIC: Français: www.projetafriquechine.com | @AfrikChine Arabic: عربي: www.alsin-alsharqalawsat.com | @SinSharqAwsat JOIN US ON PATREON! Become a CGSP Patreon member and get all sorts of cool stuff, including our Week in Review report, an invitation to join monthly Zoom calls with Eric & Cobus, and even an awesome new CGSP Podcast mug! www.patreon.com/chinaglobalsouth
We speak with Canadian singer Charlotte Cardin from our studio in Paris. She discusses her future music plans and how the song ‘Feel Good’ came to capture the airwaves this summer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Le Tour de France, ce n'est pas seulement du sport… C'est aussi un immense enjeu économique et marketing. À l'occasion du Grand Départ 2025 à Lille, capitale des Flandres et terre de cyclisme, Eco d'ici Eco d'ailleurs pose ses micros au cœur de l'événement pour décrypter les stratégies des sponsors et les mutations économiques du cyclisme mondial. Présentation : Bruno Faure.
This week, Tom and Dylan unpack the concept of soft power—how goodwill, credibility, and trust shape influence. They reflect on the original vision behind tasty: offer free, fact-based research to build trust and earn loyalty—an approach that mirrors how nations gain global standing. From students choosing to study in America to consumers buying U.S. goods, soft power has long been a quiet force behind leadership on the world stage. But are we losing our edge? Tom and Dylan explore where the U.S. might be getting it wrong—and what's at stake when influence starts to fade.
In this episode of The Magick Woman Podcast, Autumn sits down with illuminating psychic and intuitive business mentor Megan Camille (@themegancamille). Known for creating four 7-figure and multiple 6-figure businesses, Megan shares how she built a boutique empire rooted not in hustle, but heaven-led strategy, feminine intuition, and unwavering devotion. Together they explore: Having it all — without the burnout: Navigating ambition, spiritual surrender, and deep devotion Feminine wealth: Why softness and magnetism belong in every marketing plan Spiritual entrepreneurship: Treating business as a channel of divine creativity and service Being a force of nature & an extension of God: reclaiming your identity as both CEO and sacred vessel Love, money & miracles: How living as Life's bride shifts revenue, romance, and purpose
durée : 00:12:50 - Les Enjeux internationaux - par : Guillaume Erner - Joseph Nye, politologue et spécialiste des relations internationales, est décédé le 6 mai dernier. C'est à lui que l'on doit le concept de “soft power”, qu'il définissait comme la “capacité d'influencer les autres par l'attraction et la persuasion plutôt que par la coercition et l'achat”. - réalisation : Félicie Faugère - invités : Philippe Le Corre Professeur de géopolitique à l'ESSEC et chercheur au Asia Society Policy Institute.
Our 47th episode welcomes dynamic duo Melissa Sáenz Gordon & Molly Salas of Soft Power Vote: a civic engagement resource that leverages digital, print, and live formats to encourage New Yorkers—and especially millennials and Gen Z—to vote! While just a few days away from the Democratic mayoral primary election in NYC, we're honored to share the perspectives of two people who have been extremely busy engaging us, and so many of our peers, with crucial information and tools around the urgency of participating in local political infrastructures. This conversation unpacks what brought each of them to this work, some of the eccentricities of election policies and logistics in NYC, and, most importantly, the complexities of navigating the inevitable cynicism of a world in turmoil to act on the belief that we can and must each contribute to shaping and caring for the city we hold so dear. To learn more about Soft Power Vote, visit them on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/softpowervote/ Our intro (“Love is Love”) and outro (“My Ace”) are courtesy of KING VISION ULTRA, 2025.
We take a thorough look at the nature of soft power, how it can be used, and whether or not a country truly needs it to explore China's soft power deficit and what can be done to fix it. While China does have SOME soft power, arguably its lack of the charm of its neighbours and rivals means its culture and ideology is often met with suspicion or outright rejection. This can lead to difficulties when interacting on the global stage, for example when it comes to pandemic management, border relations, or the promotion of language and culture. Do small wins like the success of the video game Black myth: Wukong present a way out for China's cultural tzars? Or is the hand of the state just too heavy to allow the organic spread of a rich cultural heritage that has the potential to bring China into a new era of prestige and attractiveness?Chapters (00:00) Introduction - South Korea's soft power boom(04:50) What is soft power?(17:22) How soft power can be used and the failure of Confucius Institutes(26:52) Does China need or want soft power?(41:25) Consequences of China's lack of soft power(47:50) Missed soft power opportunities(52:45) Black Myth: Wukong and a potential new era of Chinese soft powerSupport the showSign up for Buzzsprout to launch your podcasting journey: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=162442Subscribe to the Sinobabble Newsletter: https://sinobabble.substack.com/Support Sinobabble on Buy me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Sinobabblepod
Tony chats with Jenn Urso, Leadership Coach + Facilitator. Jenn created the idea of Nourished Leadership with 3 pillars: 1. Self-Leadership. 2. Soft Power. 3. Self-Care. After coaching a few hundred people she looked at the data and figured out what is it that is helping them grow, be successful, and remain successful. A wonderful cannot miss episode! Jenn partners both with companies and individuals to coach them to grow.Jenn Urso: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ursojenn/Jenn Urso International: https://www.jennurso.com/Video Version: https://youtu.be/R0BNdMF4Yjk
We have always looked to strong and courageous leaders who will not backdown from their opinions as the epitome of leadership. But in a new article from the Deseret News, we may be rethinking this. We speak to Jeff Flake, served as U.S. ambassador to Turkey and as a U.S. senator from Arizona from 2013 to 2019 and is currently the Chair for the World Trade Center Utah about the usefulness of "Soft Power" and how it can lead to some de-escalation in the current political climate.
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Latin America is the key focal point for the United States in its global competition with China. President Donald Trump has made it clear that he deems China's growing presence in the Western Hemisphere a direct threat to U.S. interests in the region. This puts most countries in Central and South America in a tight spot, given that many states in this region count China as their largest trading partner and the U.S. as their largest source of investment. Parsifal D'Sola Alvarado, a longtime China analyst and executive director of the Andrés Bello Foundation's China Latin America Research Center, joins Eric & Cobus to discuss the divergent strategies some countries are taking to align themselves with one or both of the major powers. JOIN THE DISCUSSION: X: @ChinaGSProject | @eric_olander | @stadenesque Facebook: www.facebook.com/ChinaAfricaProject YouTube: www.youtube.com/@ChinaGlobalSouth Now on Bluesky! Follow CGSP at @chinagsproject.bsky.social FOLLOW CGSP IN FRENCH AND ARABIC: Français: www.projetafriquechine.com | @AfrikChine Arabic: عربي: www.alsin-alsharqalawsat.com | @SinSharqAwsat JOIN US ON PATREON! Become a CGSP Patreon member and get all sorts of cool stuff, including our Week in Review report, an invitation to join monthly Zoom calls with Eric & Cobus, and even an awesome new CGSP Podcast mug! www.patreon.com/chinaglobalsouth
We're kicking off Radio Cherry Bombe's Power Miniseries with Kristen Kish, the host of “Top Chef,” executive chef of Arlo Grey at The Line hotel in Austin, and author of the bestselling memoir “Accidentally On Purpose.” As Kristen explains it, she's all about soft power—and using it to support her community, her loved ones, and herself. Kristen joins host Kerry Diamond to talk about her rise from Midwestern kid to culinary superstar. They discuss how Kristen found her true calling at culinary school, what Julia Roberts' movie “Notting Hill” had to do with her eventual coming out, and what she learned writing her memoir. Our Power miniseries is presented by Veuve Clicquot. Thank you to S.Pellegrino for additional support. Don't miss the new Power Issue of Cherry Bombe Magazine, spotlighting Kristen and 100 other women making the culinary world a more interesting, inspiring, and innovative place. Subscribe to our magazine here. More on Kristen: Instagram, Arlo Grey restaurant, “Accidentally on Purpose” memoirMore on Kerry: InstagramPast episodes and transcripts
What if we trade out hustle culture for using our soft feminine power to attract the results we want? Does it still require hard work? OF COURSE! But we often undervalue how our energy can change how the world perceives us (and our products). Join me and soft feminine power coach Ariel Xenia as we explore how a subtle and authentic shift can actually get women better business results. **“How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy” is not affiliated with or endorsed by Etsy.com STUFF I MENTIONED: