With all the recent events in the Middle East, some soft power responses that could be done (according to Nye) is to influence (and in a way manipulate others to see the US ideas as important) the Middle Eastern countries to see the American influence important to maintain stability and safety. Hard power such as threats might be inefficient in this issue as The US might lose support from its "good people" (quote from Nye). The United States should attract others to reject the Anti-American movement by communication and persuasion of the people. The United States could still be exercising leadership by using soft power once they get the work done. It doesn't necessarily mean that hard power must be used in every situation (people will get sick and tired of being "pushed around."
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