Emerging Powers in International Politics: The BRICS and Soft Power
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| Rating | : | 4.77 (913 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1138716103 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 180 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-07-10 |
| Language | : | English |
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He has also been a visiting professor in the Department of Economic Theory at the University of Rome, Italy. Giulio M. Mathilde Chatin is a PhD candidate in the Brazil Institute at King’s College London, UK. Gallarotti is a Professor of Government and Tutor in the College of Social Studies at Wesleyan Uni
This book takes inventory of both the individual and collective soft power of this rising bloc of nations. The rise of large and rapidly growing nations is having a significant impact on the global order, as their expanding influence reshapes the structure of power in the international system. Leading this cadre of emerging powers are five nations referred to as the BRICS – Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. This book was originally published as a special issue of the Journal of Political Power.. Having embraced the potential of this newly emphasized type of power as a means of generating international influence, these nations have dedicated substantial effort and resources to implementing a soft power offensive. These emerging powers are increasingly asserting themselves as major actors on the global scene
As I have articulated, as of yet, the BRICS group has not fully demonstrated an effective collective purpose and has scope to have a major influence on shared challenges, including global ones. In this regard, this book is highly welcome, providing a detailed analysis of the role of soft power in each of the BRICS countries and their collective soft power. This valuable contribution is an essential reading to any scholar or policymaker interested in the BRICS and soft power, and those seeking to understand the contemporary international landscape in which emerging powers are now important players with increasing influence. The authors successfully shed light on the soft power strategies of the BRICS across many