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Canada, Denmark, and Russia compete for North Pole

Editorial Canada, Denmark, and Russia have each submitted their claim of sovereignty over the North Pole to the United Nations.  Each country argues that the pole rests on parts of … Continue reading

December 10, 2013 · Leave a comment

Social policy and soft power: How institutions can boost a nation’s international status 

Joseph S. Nye of Harvard University popularized the concept of “soft power” when addressing the growing importance of China in the Asian community.  More traditional modes of power, e.g. economic … Continue reading

June 7, 2012 · Leave a comment