Report: France Is The New World Leader In "Soft Power"



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France has been declared the new world leader in "soft power" according to a new report published Tuesday.

According to The Soft Power 30, which is published by PR firm Portland Communications, France ranked top ahead of the United Kingdom and last year's leader, the United States.
Soft power, a term first used by the American political scientist Joseph Nye, combines the use of political values, culture, and foreign policy rather than coercion to influence the world stage.
The report says France's rise from fifth to first is explained by Macron's overwhelming election victory as well as the country's "unrivaled" vast diplomatic network, as well how the country is perceived

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