This book provides a comprehensive overview of China's use of "soft power" and assesses the impact this is having on the world and on the process of internation

This Element presents an overarching analysis of Chinese visions and practices of soft power. Maria Repnikova's analysis introduces the Chinese theorization of

Soft power has become a very popular concept in international affairs, appearing in government policy papers, academic discussions, and the popular media. In Ch

At the beginning of the twenty-first century, China is poised to become a major global power. And though much has been written of China's rise, a crucial aspect

Soft power is overlooked in the field of international relations, dismissed as lacking relevance or robustness as a theoretical concept. This book expands upon