Unpacks the histories, actors and geopolitics of India's soft power and evolving engagements with Africa.

This volume brings together scholars from different disciplines and nations to examine and assess the effectiveness of China's soft power initiatives in Africa.

Joseph Nye coined the term "soft power" in the late 1980s. It is now used frequently—and often incorrectly—by political leaders, editorial writers, and acad

It is sometimes said that, in the 21st century, the country that tells the better story wins, rather than the country whose army can prevail on the battlefield.

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 i