WHCB: “Is Health Care America’s New ‘Soft Power’ ?”

“The press has been chewing lately on China’s ‘soft power’ foreign policy. The term ‘soft power’ was originally coined by Harvard’s Joseph Nye and refers to the “ability to shape the preferences of others . . . leading by example and attracting others to do what you want.” It has become a common reference in international relations especially when used in contrast to ‘hard power’ (military might).”

See my complete post over at the World Health Care Blog.

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