Joseph Nye, advocate of stronger U.S.-Japan relations, dies at 88

Joseph Nye, celebrated US political scientist who coined ‘soft power,’ dies

The NewsJoseph Nye, the US political scientist who coined the term “soft power,” died aged 88. Nye served under former US President Bill Clinton as an assistant secretary of defense, but was best known for his academic work: He was “one of the most influential thinkers in contemporary international relations theory,” The Harvard Crimson noted. Nye helped develop the theory of neoliberalism and aided diplomatic efforts to avoid nuclear escalation…

The US political scientist Joseph Nye, who coined the influential political science concept of soft power, is dead. As only now became known, the scientist, political advisor and long-time dean of Harvard Kennedy School died on Tuesday. He became 88 years old.

‘Father of soft power’ US scholar Joseph Nye passes away at 88

Harvard professor and leading foreign policy thinker helped shape modern understanding of international relations - Anadolu Ajansı

Joseph Nye, an eminent American political scientist who coined the term “soft power,” a concept that current President Donald Trump despised, died at 88, announced on Wednesday at Harvard University, where he taught for many years. Nye, who passed away on Tuesday, held several high-level positions, including in the U.S. Department of Defense under the rule of Democrat Bill Clinton, and presided over the prestigious Harvard Kennedy School of Gove…

Author of 14 books and various articles, he advanced in the 1980s with the concept of "soft power" with regard to an influence and attraction diplomat, in contrast to a coercion policy.

Joseph Nye, an eminent American political scientist who coined the term "soft power," a concept that current President Donald Trump despises, died at 88...