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November 20, 2015

Germany
Power Profile: Angela Merkel

Experts discuss the leadership style, personality, and policies of German Chancellor Angela Merkel as she navigates an escalating migration crisis and uncertainty in the eurozone.

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Event by Karen Donfried, Alan Crawford, Holger Stark, and Daniel Hamilton Power Profile

December 24, 2015

Sub-Saharan Africa
Jacob Zuma’s Hold on Power

Jacob Zuma’s political power is based on his support by the African National Congress’s political apparatus – often called Luthuli House, after the party’s headquarters building in Johannesburg. With…

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Blog Post by John Campbell Africa in Transition

January 29, 2014

United States
The Role of Financial Power in National Security

Experts discuss the recent history and evolution of the U.S. government's use of financial power and influence in national security.

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May 16, 2017

China
China’s Soft Power Offensive, One Belt One Road, and the Limitations of Beijing’s Soft Power

This is the first part in a series on China's attempts to bolster its soft power and its prospects for success. In recent years, China has stepped up its soft power offensive in South Asia, Southe…

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Blog Post by Joshua Kurlantzick Asia Unbound

October 2, 2017

Myanmar
How Myanmar’s Military Wields Power From the Shadows

Despite Myanmar’s recent transition to civilian leadership, the military has retained significant power and is most to blame for the sectarian violence against the Rohingya.

A Myanmar soldier stands near a township in Rakhine State, September 27, 2017.
Interview by Eleanor Albert and Francis Wade