Tag: Soft Power
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Beyond Trump: Luxon’s Quiet Wins in Southeast Asia
Introduction: A Different Narrative in Southeast Asia As New Zealand’s prime minister, Christopher Luxon has faced the usual political gauntlet—domestic expectations, coalition dynamics, and the pressure to project leadership on the world stage. Yet in Southeast Asia, a region brimming with economic potential and strategic nuance, Luxon’s most consequential gains may not come from dramatic…
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US Falls from Top 10 Power Passport List for First Time in 20 Years, Sparks Debate on Global Mobility
Overview: A Historic Shift in Global Mobility The United States has fallen out of the world’s top 10 most powerful passports for the first time in two decades, according to the latest Henley Passport Index. The ranking, which measures how many destinations a traveler can visit visa-free, now places the US at 12th — tied…
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US Passport Falls Out of Top 10 for First Time in 20 Years
Overview: A Historic Shift in Global Mobility The latest Henley Passport Index marks a watershed moment for the United States: for the first time in two decades, the U.S. passport has fallen out of the top 10, landing at 12th place alongside Malaysia. This is a notable reversal from a decade of strong travel freedom…
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The Influence of the United Kingdom on the Global Stage Post-Brexit
The United Kingdom’s global influence has persisted robustly, even after its official exit from the European Union on January 31, 2020. More than five years following this major political shift, the UK continues to maintain a significant role on the international stage due to several key factors. ### Political Stature and Diplomacy One of the…