Die Macht der charismatischen (Ver-)Führung. Zur Soft Power von Persönlichkeiten in der internationalen Politik

Ohnesorge, Hendrik W.

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“…And throughout history, there have been a variety of compelling sources from which soft power springs, as well as potent instruments to further one's own soft power: regarding quintessential soft power resources, the triad of culture, values, and policies as introduced by Nye (2004: 11) is firmly fixed in the literature today, though it has recently been suggested to add charismatic individuals as a fourth category (Ohnesorge, 2020: 112–134; Ohnesorge, 2022b, 2023). Regarding political instruments at the disposal of actors on the international stage, both public and personal diplomacy are frequently discussed as being among the premier tools to apply soft power strategically (Melissen, 2005: 4; Nye, 2008: 95; Ohnesorge, 2022c).…”

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Mnemonic Soft Power: The Role of Memory in China's Quest for Global Power

Ohnesorge,

Owen

2023

Journal of Current Chinese Affairs

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In twenty-first-century international relations, the telling of stories is as important an instrument of national power as are military strength or economic prowess. Geared not towards coercion or inducement but rather drawing on the forces of attraction and persuasion, such practices can be attributed to the realm of soft power, which plays a key role in today's great-power politics. Starting from these premises, the article explores the role of memory and its relation to soft power. By way of an empirical example, it argues that the recourse to and utilisation of memory constitutes a crucial component in China's quest for global power. In so doing, the article first establishes a conceptual bridge between soft power and memory in international relations. Subsequently, by taking into account contemporary empirical evidence, it identifies and discusses two select narratives – colonialism and tianxia – as core components of Chinese mnemonic soft power.

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