Yearly Archives: 2012

Persuasion versus Coercion

Persuasion is generally ok, coercion is not. Philanthropy can be a tricky business; the donor should try to see himself as the recipient sees him. The Komen case and a current spat with Egypt are cases in point. Continue reading

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Advice for a Declining Superpower

We need to play the influence game more intelligently if our long term strategy is to succeed. More brains, less brawn. Continue reading

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