hard power
Coverage of hard power in the Nexus archive.
- Is Sports Diplomacy Still Possible?
The article questions the viability of sports diplomacy as hard power has influenced this year's World Cup.
- Turkey’s defence industry is booming. Europe is in its sights
Turkey's defense industry is growing, with Europe as a target. EU countries are concerned about Erdoğan's increasing authoritarianism but seek Turkey's military capabilities.
- The world adrift
The article discusses global geopolitical instability, the fragmentation of the international system, and the increasing use of force by powerful nations. It highlights recent conflicts such as Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Israel's actions in Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria, and India's military action against Pakistan, all of which flouted international law. The piece references books by Alexander Stubb, Brendan Simms, and Jack Watling analyzing the new world order and the role of the Global South in shaping it.
- ‘Technofascism’: Critics accuse Palantir of pushing AI war doctrine
Critics accuse Palantir of promoting a 'technofascism' AI war doctrine through its software-driven strategies. Palantir CEO Alexander Karp's book, The Technological Republic, advocates for Western 'hard power' built on software.