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In Memoriam: Joseph S. Nye Jr.
In Memoriam: Joseph S. Nye Jr.
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Commentary - May 7, 2025
WASHINGTON, May 7, 2025: CSIS President and CEO John J. Hamre today released the following statement on the passing of Joseph S. Nye Jr.:
"Joe Nye was a titan in both academic and policy circles. Joe was most famous for coining the term 'soft power.' By that he meant America's inspirational powers, and how much stronger they were compared to hard power. Even then, Joe understood the crucial role that military power plays, having served as undersecretary of defense and chairman of the National Intelligence Council. Joe was a member of the CSIS Board of Trustees for over 23 years. He and the late Richard Armitage jointly authored a famous series of policy monographs concerning Japan and U.S.-Japanese defense cooperation. These six monographs mapped the transformation of the alliance and have resulted in Japan now playing a leading role in Asia in all spheres. We deeply mourn his passing, but we celebrate a remarkably successful life, where Joe's intellect benefitted us all."
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