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SHARP POWER [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2020-04-28
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- International Relations
- Diplomacy
- Information Sources (Journalism)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- sharp power
1, record 1, English, sharp%20power
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The use of manipulative diplomatic policies by one country to influence and undermine the political system of a target country. 2, record 1, English, - sharp%20power
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Sharp power can include attempts by one country to manipulate and manage information about itself in the news media and educational systems of another country, for the purpose of misleading or dividing public opinion in a target country, or for masking or diverting attention away from negative information about itself. 2, record 1, English, - sharp%20power
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Neither "hard" nor "soft," sharp power has the effect of limiting free expression and distorting the political environment. 2, record 1, English, - sharp%20power
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Relations internationales
- Diplomatie
- Sources d'information (Journalisme)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- pouvoir de nuisance
1, record 1, French, pouvoir%20de%20nuisance
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- pouvoir de subversion 2, record 1, French, pouvoir%20de%20subversion
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Recours à des politiques diplomatiques de manipulation qu'un pays utilise pour influencer le système politique d'un autre pays dans le but de lui nuire. 3, record 1, French, - pouvoir%20de%20nuisance
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le pays dispose surtout d'un «pouvoir de nuisance» qu'il utilise d'une manière largement réactive. Son équipement militaire est désuet, son économie, à genoux et son isolement diplomatique, quasi complet. 4, record 1, French, - pouvoir%20de%20nuisance
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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