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Tag: Soft Power

0 Culture History

When Walt Disney went South of the Border to fight Nazi influence

PJ Grisar in Forward · 11 Aug

In 1941, amidst personal and professional turmoil, Walt Disney embarked on a U.S. government-sponsored tour to South America to combat Nazi influence.

0 Culture Politics

Thailand can teach Israel about nation branding.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 18 May

Thailand's success in nation branding through its Global Thai Program, which expanded Thai culinary presence globally, offers a model for Israel.

0 Politics Education

China, Iran, Qatar: The Soft Power War on Freedom

Israel: State of a Nation · 29 Apr

David Keyes highlights the emerging threats posed by nations like China, Iran, and Qatar, which leverage soft power to influence international perspectives and undermine democracy.

0 Politics Culture

Silenced Voices // When trimming fat, one needs a steak knife, not a chainsaw

Ami Magazine in Ami · 2 Apr

The article discusses President Trump's executive order to dismantle the U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM), which manages independent news services like Voice of America (VOA) and Radio Free Europe.

0 Politics Israel

100% Colombian Cofevfe!

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 27 Jan

This episode delves into Trump's handling of the Colombian deportation crisis, contrasting his direct approach with preceding administrations, and examines the ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, featuring Trump's distinct foreign policy style.

0 Television/Film Politics

Hollywood, China & Cold War 2, with The Wall Street Journal’s Erich Scwartzel

Call Me Back · 4 Feb 2022

This episode explores the complex interplay between Hollywood and China, highlighting how the Chinese market has shaped American film production due to economic considerations and censorship influences.

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Qatar’s State-of-the-Art Foreign Lobbying Campaign

Lee Smith in Tablet · 30 Mar 2020

Qatar has executed a sophisticated and successful campaign to influence Western policymaking, particularly in the U.S., through significant financial investments in institutions, media, and lobbying efforts.