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Persuasive manoeuvres
We celebrate the countries that have mastered the subtler arts of global influence.
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Comic timing
France has an august tradition of homegrown comic-book heroes but its rising stars now are Japanese.
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Moving pictures
From K-pop to movies, entertainment group CJ ENM is a South Korean powerhouse. Now CEO Kang Ho-Sung is taking Hollywood.
Soft Power
10 countries using their influence for good in 2020
Our annual survey judges which nations’ soft-power strengths make the grade.
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State of the nation: Belgium
Hosting the institutions of the EU can be a double-edged sword. But Belgium’s unique federation has plenty to offer on the world stage through its liberal and energetic approach to diplomacy, plus growing influence…
