The Age of Sharp Power

China, Russia and Iran: The Interference is not Soft. The Italian Case.

By Paolo Messa, By Paolo Messa

POLITICAL SCIENCE

144 Pages, 6 x 9.25

Formats: Trade Paper, EPUB

Trade Paper, $29.95 (US $29.95) (CA $39.95)

Publication Date: July 2019

ISBN 9788885486843

Rights: WOR X IT

EGEA Spa - Bocconi University Press (Jul 2019)

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Overview
Author Biography

Overview

Uncover the hidden forces shaping global power dynamics. In The Age of Sharp Power, Paolo Messa exposes how illiberal countries like China, Russia, and Iran are challenging the U.S. through sophisticated influence operations.

This crucial analysis reveals how these nations exploit cultural exchanges, global media, and cyber warfare to penetrate democratic societies. Discover the subtle yet dangerous tactics used to spread propaganda, manipulate political landscapes, and undermine Western values. Is your country at risk? This is a call to awareness and preparedness.

Understand the difference between soft and sharp power.
Analyze the Italian case study of foreign interference.
Learn how to defend against cyber-offense and propaganda.

For professionals, scholars, and anyone concerned about the future of international relations, this is an essential guide to navigating the new age of global competition.

Author Biography

Paolo Messa is the founder of the magazine Formiche and member of the Center for American Studies Administrative Board. He is a Nonresident Senior Fellow at the Atlantic Council in Washington DC and member of the Strategic Board for Global Governance course at Tor Vergata University in Rome. He is a Professor at LUISS Business School

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