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ISSF releases the World Soft Power Index 2026, ranking 194 countries on how they actually generate international influence

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The World’s Soft Power, Measured Five Ways NEW DELHI — The Indian Strategic Studies Foundation today released the World Soft Power Index 2026, a 194-entity assessment of how countries generate voluntary international influence. The index departs from the standard practice of scoring every country against one template, instead measuring five distinct routes through which national …

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FROM THE QUARTERDECK TO FOGGY BOTTOM: Frank Garcia’s Appointment and the Future of U.S.-Africa Relations

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By Professor Habib Al Badawi “The confirmation of Frank Garcia – a veteran naval officer and intelligence specialist – as United States Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs marks a significant departure in how Washington approaches the continent. Drawing on Garcia’s background and his stated policy priorities, this article examines the strategic implications of …

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Who Killed Osman Hadi? The Truth Behind the Smoke and the Fire on India’s Border

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By ISSF Admin @mujifren Prologue: The Smog of Deception In the choking winter smog of Dhaka, December 2025, the air did not just smell of exhaust and burning refuse; it reeked of a nation decomposing. To the uninitiated observer, the chaos gripping Bangladesh might have appeared as the tragic growing pains of a “Second Revolution,” …

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