3: Power definitions

Question 1

Hard Power:

Answer 1

The direct use of force in order to influence other actors. Often materialises in military forms.

Question 2

Hard power example:

Answer 2

China’s new anti-ship Dong Feng ‘carrier killer’ missiles pointed at Taiwan.

Question 3

Soft Power:

Answer 3

The indirect use of force or attraction in order to subtly influence other actors. Often materialises in cultural forms of power.