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Soft power in digital age
Traditionally, soft power came from culture, political values, and foreign policy. But digital platforms are changing how countries build influence. And governments are now adapting to a new reality. Soft power doesn't always come from official campaigns but from what people choose to watch online.
Soft power in digital age
Politics 07:18Traditionally, soft power came from culture, political values, and foreign policy. But digital platforms are changing how countries build influence. And governments are now adapting to a new reality. Soft power doesn't always come from official campaigns but from what people choose to watch online.
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