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soft power in Malay

kuasa lunak

soft power in Malay: kuasa lunak, kuasa lembut. In English, soft power means political influence that is extended by means of diplomacy, media, international assistance, cultural exchanges, etc., rather than by such "hard" means as military intervention or punitive economic measures.

Malay words for soft power

political influence that is extended by means of diplomacy, international assistance, cultural exchanges, etc.
kuasa lunak, kuasa lembut

English meaning of soft power

  1. noun Political influence that is extended by means of diplomacy, media, international assistance, cultural exchanges, etc., rather than by such "hard" means as military intervention or punitive economic measures.
  2. noun A state having this kind of power.

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Questions about soft power in Malay

What is the meaning of soft power in Malay?
Soft power in Malay is kuasa lunak, kuasa lembut.
Apakah maksud soft power dalam bahasa Melayu?
Soft power: kuasa lunak, kuasa lembut.
What does soft power mean in English?
Soft power means political influence that is extended by means of diplomacy, media, international assistance, cultural exchanges, etc., rather than by such "hard" means as military intervention or punitive economic measures.

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