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soft power ↔ U.S.

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cross_type 2.32 — strongly supporting 4 facts

The U.S. is explicitly identified as a primary actor seeking to maintain global supremacy through the strategic application of soft power [1], [2]. Furthermore, analysts discuss the U.S.'s comparative advantage and competitive strategy regarding the deployment of soft power in various global locations [3], [4].

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Strategic Rivalry between United States and China swp-berlin.org SWP 2 facts
claimThe United States aims to preserve its global supremacy in power politics, including in the sphere of soft power.
claimThe United States aims to preserve its global supremacy in power politics, including in the sphere of soft power.
Competing with China Explained: What Americans Need to Know rand.org RAND Corporation 2 facts
perspectiveThe United States does not necessarily need to match China's influence-building efforts dollar-for-dollar or in every location, as soft power can effectively compete with Chinese efforts.
perspectiveGunness argues that the United States should not feel compelled to match China's soft power spending dollar-for-dollar, but should instead prioritize key sectors and locations where U.S. efforts provide the greatest comparative advantage.