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Explain the correlation between the following. Hard Power and Soft Power.

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Explain the correlation between the following.

Hard Power and Soft Power.

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Meaning:

  • 'Soft power' is the ability to persuade 'others' to accept what you want.
  • 'Hard power' is the use of coercion through the threat of using military force to achieve a goal.

Correlation:

  • When'soft power' fails to produce the desired results, 'hard power' techniques are employed.
  • Both are related to a state's ability to influence the behaviour of another state.

Example:

  • Hard power consists of means such as the use of force, economic sanctions, and so on, whereas soft power consists of socio-cultural and economic means.
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