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Tag: soft power

« Une période très chinoise »: la montée du soft power chinois et l’illusion du rêve américain

« Une période très chinoise »: la montée du soft power chinois et l’illusion du rêve américain

February 12, 2026February 26, 2026 Angela Zhai

You met me at a very Chinese time in my life : si vous avez été sur TikTok ou Instagram récemment, vous avez peut-être remarqué cette phrase flotter sur votre écran. De plus en plus, des créateurs de contenu se … Continue reading

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When Women Thrive, Humanity Thrives: Staging Empowerment and Cultural Diplomacy in Osaka Expo 2025

When Women Thrive, Humanity Thrives: Staging Empowerment and Cultural Diplomacy in Osaka Expo 2025

July 20, 2025July 20, 2025 Élise Ramo-Mauceri

In a world increasingly fluent in the language of empowerment, few events embody the globalization of feminism like the Cartier Women’s Pavilion at Osaka Expo 2025. With 158 countries and 7 international organizations participating, this 2025 edition marks the most … Continue reading

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La diplomatie Culturelle : Les Instituts Confucius, Façades du Soft Power Chinois

La diplomatie Culturelle : Les Instituts Confucius, Façades du Soft Power Chinois

February 4, 2025February 3, 2025 zoe pelen

Dans le cadre de sa vision du “rêve chinois”, le président Xi Jinping aspire au “renouveau du peuple chinois” et met ainsi l’accent sur l’utilisation du soft power, favorisant la diffusion de la culture chinoise à travers le … Continue reading

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Diplomacy, Deception, and Elizabeth Holmes: The Theranos Scandals as a Lesson in International Politics.

Diplomacy, Deception, and Elizabeth Holmes: The Theranos Scandals as a Lesson in International Politics.

October 30, 2023October 29, 2023 Sofia Germanos

In the hallowed halls of Silicon Valley, Elizabeth Holmes emerged as a prodigy. Young and charismatic, she harboured a vision that promised to revolutionize healthcare and became the face of innovation with her start-up, Theranos. The company’s meteoric rise … Continue reading

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Dior’s Mumbai Runway Show: Soft Power and Cultural Outreach

Dior’s Mumbai Runway Show: Soft Power and Cultural Outreach

April 22, 2023April 20, 2023 Alexandra Stanghellini

According to the Oxford dictionary, soft power is a persuasive approach to international relations, typically involving the use of economic or cultural influence. In recent times, fashion shows have become an important avenue for exercising soft power, and the latest … Continue reading

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