The nine benchmarks also accept the contemporary understanding of time, the role of unpredictability (novelty), persuasion as a higher form of
power than coercion, and the priority of evolution and change (instability) over equilibrium or stasis.
Not exact matches
112 Compassion represents «a fundamentally different kind of
power than the
power of
coercion.»
In his 2004 publication Soft
Power Joseph Nye asserts that, «Seduction is always more effective
than coercion, and many values like democracy, human rights, and individual opportunities are deeply seductive.»
This agreement, and the Arctic Science Ministerial meeting, held at the White House on 28 September 2016, are examples of how science and research across borders can advance diplomatic efforts through soft
power, rather
than coercion.
These proposals include
coercion (the «Clean
Power Plan») and increased taxpayer subsidies, which are required because the «renewables» Hillary favors are more expensive and less reliable
than fossil fuel - generated electricity and would not be built without the
coercion and subsidies.