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Do you plan to attend "Soft Power in a Hard Power World: An International Debate" in the Democracy Lab from 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM?
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Do you plan to attend "Does America Still Have Soft Power?" in the Democracy Lab from 1:45 PM - 2:45 PM?
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Do you plan to attend "How Influence Takes Shape" in the Democracy Lab from 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM?
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Do you plan to attend "Beyond the Game: The Political Power of Sport" in NYE ABC from 4:15 PM - 5:00 PM?
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Do you plan to attend “From Afghanistan to America: War, Refuge, and the Power of Welcome” in NYE ABC from 5:15-6:15 PM?
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Do you plan to attend "Soft Power Convening Closing Reception" in ADR from 6:15-7:30 PM?
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<p>The Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs at the Harvard Kennedy School will gather to examine how influence through attraction is exercised and contested in today's geopolitical environment.</p><p> </p><p>Pioneered by the late Professor Joseph S. Nye Jr., soft power arises from culture, political values, and foreign policy. As geopolitical tensions intensify, we aim to make the event an occasion for serious scholarship and policy-relevant dialogue - a fitting tribute to Joe Nye's enduring influence in our field.</p><p> </p><p>The full schedule for the day is as follows. Please indicate which events you plan to attend in the questions below.</p><p> </p><p><strong>10:30-11:30 AM | Soft Power in a Hard Power World: An International Debate | Democracy Lab</strong></p><p><strong>Fen Osler Hampson</strong>, Carleton University, Canada; <strong>Melita Leousi</strong>, University of Geneva, Switzerland; <strong>Hendrik W. Ohnesorge</strong>, University of Bonn, Germany; and <strong>Mary Sarotte</strong>, Yale University.</p><p>Moderated by <strong>Paula Dobriansky</strong>, Belfer Center Senior Fellow and former U.S. Under Secretary of State for Global Affairs</p><p> </p><p><strong>1:45-2:45 PM | Does America Still Have Soft Power? | Democracy Lab</strong> </p><p><strong>Peter Feaver</strong>, Duke University; <strong>Bruce Jentleson</strong>, Duke University; <strong>Anne-Marie Slaughter</strong>, Senior Advisor, New America; and <strong>David Welch</strong>, University of Waterloo, Canada.</p><p>Moderated by <strong>Fredrik Logevall</strong>, Laurence D. Belfer Professor of History and International Affairs, Harvard Kennedy School</p><p> </p><p><strong>3:00-4:00 PM | How Influence Takes Shape | Democracy Lab</strong> </p><p>A practitioner conversation with <strong>Takeo Akiba</strong>, former National Security Advisor of Japan; and <strong>Dmytro Kuleba</strong>, former Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine.</p><p>Moderated by <strong>Nicholas Burns</strong>, Roy and Barbara Goodman Family Professor of the Practice of Diplomacy and International Relations, Harvard Kennedy School</p><p> </p><p><strong>4:15–5:00 PM | Beyond the Game: The Political Power of Sport | Nye ABC</strong></p><p>Featuring <strong>Gerry Cardinale</strong>, Founder and Managing Partner, RedBird Capital Partners and <strong>Sam Kennedy</strong>, Partner and CEO of Fenway Sports Group; President and CEO Boston Red Sox.</p><p>Moderated by <strong>Juliette Kayyem</strong>, Belfer Senior Lecturer in International Security, Harvard Kennedy School</p><p> </p><p><strong>5:15-6:15 PM | From Afghanistan to America: War, Refuge, and the Power of Welcome | Nye ABC</strong></p><p><em>Co-sponsored by the Institute of Politics</em></p><p>Featuring <strong>Rebecca Blumenstein</strong> and <strong>Diana Kapp</strong>, authors of <em>The Last Free Women: A Daring Escape from Afghanistan and Coming of Age in America, </em>and <strong>Mursal Rahim</strong>, whose story is featured in the book.</p><p> </p><p><strong>6:15-7:30 PM | Closing Reception | Allison Dining Room</strong></p><p>Please join us for a reception to culminate our Soft Power convening and continue the conversation over drinks and light refreshments. We hope you’ll join fellow participants, speakers, and members of the Belfer Center community as we reflect on the day’s discussions and celebrate the legacy of Professor Joseph S. Nye Jr.</p>
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