soft power

noun

the ability to achieve one's goals without force, esp by diplomacy, persuasion, etcCompare hard power

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Jones will have to play hardball with the generals as well as the diplomats and soft-power advocates.
The Turf War Brewing Inside the White House
Russ Hoyle
December 5, 2008

soft power

Examples from the Web for soft power

Contemporary Examples

Jones will have to play hardball with the generals as well as the diplomats and soft-power advocates.