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...energetic, intelligent, and a great success,” Nye wrote in an e-mailed statement. “She is a remarkably talented person, and I am sure she will make a major contribution...
...1990s, when Americans feared the decline of their country’s economic prowess to the increasing power of Japan, Nye emphasized the importance of viewing Japan not as a rival, but as an important national security ally. Over the years, Nye has coauthored a number of reports that helped to foster U.S. relations with Japan...
...Nye coined the term “soft power” to refer to the use of nonmilitary means such as cultural goods, diplomacy, and economic aid to attract allies to a cause. He later expounded on the policy in his 2004 book “Soft Power: The Means to Success in World Politics...
...appointment of Nye, who would replace current ambassador Tom Schieffer, would complement the current administration’s call for a greater reliance on soft power, a marked contrast to what many of Obama’s top national security officials viewed as the overuse of military force, or “hard power,” during the past administration...
...Nye has the “gravitas,” the rare fusion of academic credibility and past experience in public service, and the renown in the field of international relations that make him an optimal find, Frankel said...