Soft power
Type: Concept
As of November 2026, Soft power has been mentioned in one podcast episode on SmartLess (Jul 2025).
Soft power in politics, particularly in international politics, is the ability to influence or persuade others through the use of persuasive means, as opposed to the use of force or coercion, which is an aspect of hard power. This process entails the strategic shaping of others' preferences through the use of appealing, non-coercive, and attractive means, using culture, political values, and foreign policies to enact change. In 2012, Joseph Nye of Harvard University explained that with soft powe
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Jul 2025 on SmartLess |
| Field | International Relations |
Who talks about Soft power on podcasts?
Soft power came up; the most recent mention was Jul 2025 on SmartLess.
- Graydon Carter | SmartLess on SmartLess (Jul 2025)
What is Soft power mentioned alongside?
Soft power is most often mentioned alongside England, Instagram and Come On, You Are the Best.
Mentioned together: England, Instagram, Come On, You Are the Best, Vulture, YouTube, San Francisco, The New York Times Magazine, Seph Meyers, Toronto, France