When soft power fades

The World

The Trump administration has made no secret of its desire to dismantle institutions that for decades have been the source of America’s “soft power.” Efforts like the Peace Corps, Voice of America and USAID have been either drastically cut back or entirely gutted during Donald Trump’s first 100 days in office. The World’s Carolyn Beeler hears from Daniel Drezner, about what that will mean for Washington’s place on the world stage.

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