Professor Joe Nye coined the term “soft power.” He says America’s is in decline under Trump

Joseph S. Nye Jr. is a Harvard University Distinguished Service Professor, Emeritus, and former Dean of Harvard's Kennedy School of Government. He has served as assistant secretary of defense for international security affairs, as chairman of the National Intelligence Council, and as deputy undersecretary of state for security assistance, science and technology. In a recent survey of international relations scholars, he was ranked as the most influential scholar on American foreign policy, and in 2011, Foreign Policy named him one of the top 100 Global Thinkers. His most recent book, published in 2024, is “A Life in the American Century.” His other books include “The Power to Lead,” “The Future of Power,” “Presidential Leadership and the Creation of the American Era,” and "Is the American Century Over?” He is a fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, the British Academy, and the American Academy of Diplomacy. He received his bachelor's degree summa cum laude from Princeton University, won a Rhodes Scholarship to Oxford University, and earned a PhD in political science from Harvard. Ralph Ranalli of the HKS Office of Communications and Public Affairs is the host, producer, and editor of HKS PolicyCast. A former journalist, public television producer, and entrepreneur, he holds an BA in political science from UCLA and a master’s in journalism from Columbia University. Scheduling and logistical support for PolicyCast is provided by Lilian Wainaina . Design and graphics support is provided by Laura King . Web design and social media promotion support is provided by Catherine Santrock and Natalie Montaner . Editorial support is provided by Nora Delaney and Robert O’Neill .

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Professor Joe Nye coined the term “soft power.” He says America’s is in decline under Trump is an episode from PolicyCast by Harvard Kennedy School.

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This episode was published on Apr 9, 2025.

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