Joseph Nye is a pivotal figure in international relations, deeply exploring the dynamics of power and global politics. He is renowned for developing the theory of neoliberal institutionalism and concepts such as "soft power" and "smart power," profoundly influencing how we understand international relations and foreign policy. His work delves into how states and non-state actors interact in a complex world, offering profound insights into the intricacies of modern global governance. Nye's impact on the field is enduring, cementing his status as one of the most influential scholars in international relations.
This compilation features key writings by Joseph S. Nye Jr., exploring the concept of power in the context of the Global Information Age. It includes both previously published essays and significant new material, offering insights into how information technology influences global politics and international relations. The book delves into the dynamics of soft power, the role of information in shaping global interactions, and the evolving nature of influence in a rapidly changing world.
An Introduction to Theory and History
Part of the "Longman Classics in Political Science" series, this book is intended for students of international politics. It contains discussions about Middle East politics, including the Israel-Palestine dispute and the Iraq war, terrorism in general and radical Islamic terrorism in particular, the global politics of oil, and more.
This publication from Brookings Institution Press and Visions of Governance for the 21st Century explores contemporary governance challenges and innovative solutions. It features insights from experts on how to navigate complex political landscapes and improve public policy effectiveness. The work emphasizes the importance of adaptive governance in responding to societal changes and aims to provide a roadmap for policymakers and scholars interested in enhancing governance frameworks for the future.
Chapter 1. Are There Enduring Logics of Cooperation in World Politics? Chapter 2. Explaining Conflict and Cooperation: Tools and Techniques of the Trade Chapter 3. From Westphalia to World War I Chapter 4. The Failure of Collective Security and World War II Chapter 5. The Cold War Chapter 6. Post-Cold War Cooperation, Conflict, Flashpoints Chapter 7. Globalization and Interdependence Chapter 8. The Information Revolution and Transnational Actors Chapter 9. What Can We Expect in the Future?
A Report of the CSIS Commission on Smart Power
This text includes timelines of particular conflicts, to help students to contextualize events. There are study questions at the end of each chapter and examples to help illustrate concepts. Topics covered include: military affairs; ethnic conflict; and economic globalization.
For more than a century, the United States has been the world s most powerful state. Now some analysts predict that China will soon take its place.
What role does ethics play in American foreign policy? The advent of the Trump Administration has raised this from a theoretical question to front page news. Should ethics even play a role, or should we only focus on defending our material interests? In Do Morals Matter? Joseph S. Nye provides a concise yet penetrating analysis of how modern American presidents have-and have not-incorporated ethics into their foreign policy. Nye examines each presidencyduring the American era after 1945 and scores them on the success they achieved in implementing an ethical foreign policy. Alongside this, he also evaluates their leadership qualities, explaining which approaches work and which ones do not.
"What role should America play in the world? What key challenges face us in the 21st century, and how should we define our national interests? These questions have been given electrifying new significance in the wake of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001." "Not since Rome has any nation had so much economic, cultural, and military power, but that power does not allow us to solve global problems like terrorism, environmental degradation, and the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction without involving other nations. In The Paradox of American Power, Joseph S. Nye Jr. focuses on the rise of these and other new challenges and explains clearly why America must adopt a more cooperative engagement with the rest of the world."--Publisher's description
Joseph Nye coined the term "soft power" in the late 1980s. It is now used frequently—and often incorrectly—by political leaders, editorial writers, and academics around the world. So what is soft power? Soft power lies in the ability to attract and persuade. Whereas hard power—the ability to coerce—grows out of a country's military or economic might, soft power arises from the attractiveness of a country's culture, political ideals, and policies. Hard power remains crucial in a world of states trying to guard their independence and of non-state groups willing to turn to violence. It forms the core of the Bush administration's new national security strategy. But according to Nye, the neo-conservatives who advise the president are making a major miscalculation: They focus too heavily on using America's military power to force other nations to do our will, and they pay too little heed to our soft power. It is soft power that will help prevent terrorists from recruiting supporters from among the moderate majority. And it is soft power that will help us deal with critical global issues that require multilateral cooperation among states. That is why it is so essential that America better understands and applies our soft power. This book is our guide.
