January 9, 2026

The land that Westernisation forgot Kyrgyzstan feels America’s absence

Sam Kahn

10.02

How China ghosted Hollywood Studio slavishness to the CCP was for nothing

Christian Toto

14.01

How the BBC could wield soft power The broadcaster could be be an effective instrument of influence — but it needs to raise its game

Mary Dejevsky

21.10

Harry Potter and the importance of soft power Storytelling has been central to national identity since the tales of King Arthur, but Rowling has arguably put more cash into the British treasury than anyone in history

Ed West

22.11

China: not just an economic superpower

Peter Franklin