Tag: International Relations

Chinese officers tearing down the British flag on the 'Arrow' and arresting crew members, a scene of British Imperial war propaganda during the Second Opium War.

Books Political History

Britain and China: Unexpected Lessons from a Long History

Someone once said that one of the chief functions of the brain…

By Kerry Brown 17 Min Read

Crowd gathered at the Berlin Wall as a man breaks through with a hammer, symbolizing the magnetic pull of Western soft power. This moment captures how ideals of freedom and openness attracted people from the East, showcasing the influence of cultural and ideological appeal over force, a core concept in soft power.

Openness Is the Key to Soft Power

About the book Measuring Soft Power in International Relations by Irene S.…

By Irene S. Wu 19 Min Read

A monochrome view from the deck of an Arctic exploration ship. The photograph captures the ship's side and its extended walkway, leading the eye towards the icy, turbulent Arctic seascape visible in the distance. The image, under a cloudy sky, emphasizes the cold and remote environment of the Arctic region.

Arctic Alliances Tested: Cooperation in an Era of Rivalry

Excerpt from Arctic Exceptionalism: Cooperation in a Contested World, by Barry Scott Zellen. Copyright ©…

By Barry Scott Zellen 17 Min Read