#Soft Power

BTS dropped 'Keep Swimming,' a nine-track remix album of 'Swim' reinterpreted by each member. From Afrobeats to lo-fi acoustic, it's more than music — it's a statement.

BTS's Netflix comeback concert drew 18.4 million views and topped non-English charts in 24 countries. What does that mean for K-pop, streaming, and soft power?

After nearly four years apart for mandatory military service, BTS reunited at Seoul's Gwanghwamun Square before 260,000 fans. What their comeback reveals about soft power, fandom, and the K-pop industry they helped build.

China launches the 2026 China-Africa Year of People-to-People Exchanges, featuring hundreds of cultural and AI activities to deepen its soft power influence.

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi perform a K-pop drum duet in 2026. Discover the impact of the Lee Jae Myung Takaichi K-pop drum duet 2026 on diplomacy.

The U.S. moral leadership poll 2026 reveals a drop to 39% from 60% in 2017. NPR and Ipsos report a significant shift in how the world perceives American authority.

First Lady Kim Hea Kyung hosted a luncheon in Beijing on Jan 5, 2026, serving rice cake soup with dumplings to Chinese women to symbolize South Korea-China unity.

George and Amal Clooney have been granted French citizenship. The government cited their contribution to France's international soft power as the primary reason.

Analyzing the impact of Project 2025 on American soft power in 2026. Explore the rising tensions in Iran and the crisis of confidence in global institutions.

Explore how Japan's postwar imperial couple redefined the monarchy through a 'pilgrimage of peace' and confrontation with war memories.

South Korea's government has announced a comprehensive strategy to boost annual food exports to $21 billion by 2030, leveraging the global popularity of K-culture. The plan includes targeted product strategies, educational initiatives, and cultural integration.

A new memoir by a former UK-based Confucius Institute director offers an insider's rebuttal to accusations that the centers are hubs for espionage and propaganda for Beijing.