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Soft Power and the Public Diplomacy Revisited

Soft power is the ability to affect others to obtain the outcomes one wants through attraction and persuasion rather than coercion or payment. A country’s soft power rests on its resources of culture, ...
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Explainer: Understanding the mid-decade redistricting push in Texas

Powerful new techniques and a partisan environment are influencing congressional redistricting by Texas Republicans, Benjamin ...
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The Public Leadership Credential at Harvard

Unlock the path to effective public leadership with the Public Leadership Credential, developed by HKS. Enroll for a transformative education experience delivered fully online ...
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“Caring matters but to make a difference, you need the skills to act with clarity and precision.”

Fifteen undergraduates from across the United States spent their summer on the Harvard Kennedy School campus for the second ...
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From HKS to Honolulu: Alissa Ji MPP 2027 tackles Hawaiʻi’s housing crisis

Hawaiʻi faces one of the nation’s most severe housing crises, with more than 64,000 new homes needed by 2027. This summer, ...
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Why is Corporate Virtue in the Eye of The Beholder? The Case of ESG ...

November 2019, Paper, "Despite the rising use of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) ratings in financial markets, there is substantial disagreement across rating agencies regarding what ...
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“Leadership means showing dedication to your cause and staying true to yourself.”

Fifteen undergraduates from across the United States spent their summer on the Harvard Kennedy School campus for the second annual Junior Summer Institute (JSI@HKS) as JSI Summer Scholars.The fully ...