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Aigerim Raimzhanova, Candidate Institute for Cultural Diplomacy and the University of Bucharest December 2015 POWER IN IR: HARD, SOFT, AND SMART INTRODUCTION In the 21st century, the world is undergoing a critical transformation, with nation-states facing serious political and socio-economic issues. The challenges are global in their nature and affect the policies of many countries. A prevalent trend in today s global context is the individual nation-states concern over their power and influence. This is especially significant in light of the growing geopolitical tensions, as well as the diffusion of power among global actors. One can differentiate between hard and soft power tools in international relations.
classical realists posit that the permanent struggle for power stems from the fundamental human drive for power (Morgenthau, 1954). In contrast, for structural or neo-realists, it is the architecture of the international system that forces states to pursue power and maximize their power position (Mearsheimer, 2001; Dunne, Kurki, and Smith, 2013).
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