Henry Kissinger's quote, "Power is the ultimate aphrodisiac" has been depicted throughout history. For many centuries, one communal goal found amongst disparate individuals, colonies, and nations was the desire to obtain the greatest magnitude of power. ... 's ability to use military force or economic incentives in order to influence the choices and behaviours of other nations (public diplomacy, 2013). The strategies of hard power actors are geared towards threatening other actors into compliance. It is always used in the context of violence and aggression. It is usually most effective when i...

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