The distinction between hard and soft power has long been a classic tool in international relations research. In recent years, the world has become increasingly less peaceful as a result of the Russian war of aggression in Ukraine and the escalation of violence in the Middle East.
This is also accompanied by a challenge to the traditional global political role of the USA. Does U.S. soft power still play a role at all under these conditions? What does its future look like? How can it be developed further? We want to discuss these and other questions with Prof. Michael F. Oppenheimer at the Academy.
Speaker:
Michael F. Oppenheimer
Michael F. Oppenheimer leads the IR Futures concentration at NYU’s Center for Global Affairs, teaching courses on International Relations, The Future of International Relations, and U.S. Foreign Policy.
He also oversees an ongoing research and consulting project for the UN Security Council’s Counter Terrorism Executive Directorate, which involves students directly in advising the UN system on counter terrorism policies and practices. His particular specialty is how potential future changes can be incorporated into the foreign policy process, in order to improve foresight and agility.
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