1. The Paradox of American Power
The idea of soft power is not only good, but can be a double-edged sword. ... Although China's population is nearly 4 1/2 times that of the U.S., the old adage of quality, not quantity, comes into play. ... The only factor, which makes them a player in world affairs, is their large population and the possession of nuclear weapons. ... It has an economy roughly the size of the United States, a considerably larger population, exports, men under arms, and possess nuclear arsenals and soft power, which bleeds deep into the roots of the United States. ...
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