The power of soft power, By Wole Olaoye

The power of soft power, By Wole Olaoye

Every corridor of power is strewn with its own peculiar coterie of grovellers. They may come under various designations — Special Assistant, Press Secretary, Special Adviser, Commissioner or some other official nomenclature — what unites them is their blind and unthinking resort to extra-legal measures in defence of their principals. Some public officials who don’t […] The post The power of soft power, By Wole Olaoye appeared first on Premium Ti…

Is China's soft power really a soft power? China is spreading its influence through all channels: culture, digital and media.Between harp power and outsourced propaganda, Beijing is imposing a new model of power.

The Power of Soft Power, By Wole Olaoye

Every corridor of power is strewn with its own peculiar coterie of grovellers. They may come under various designations— Special Assistant, Press Secretary, Special Adviser, Commissioner or some other official nomenclature— what unites them is their blind and unthinking resort to extra-legal measures in defence of their principals. Some public officials who don’t know any better, actually enjoy having a gang of attack dogs to do battle against r…

A terrorist trial in Lithuania is supposed to illuminate the system of alleged Russian attacks. The chief prosecutor has a delicate suspicion.

The Power Of Soft Power

Every corridor of power is strewn with its own peculiar coterie of grovellers. They may come under various designations – Special Assistant, Press Secretary, Special Adviser, Commissioner or some other official nomenclature – what unites them is their blind and unthinking resort to extra-legal measures in defence of their principals. Some public officials who don’t know any better, actually enjoy having a gang of attack dogs to do battle against…