September 16, 2025International Journal of Asia Pacific StudiesOpen Access

Higher Education and the Realist Core of Soft Power: A Comparative Study of Major and Small States

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Higher education serves as a key instrument of soft power, shaping national images and influencing preferences.
Countries such as the US and China utilize higher education to achieve specific diplomatic objectives, while small states face competitive challenges.
The analysis includes case studies, particularly of Taiwan and Malaysia, emphasizing the complexities beyond mere economic factors.
The dynamics of higher education exchanges are influenced by Malaysia’s multiculturalism and the geopolitical landscape shaped by US-China rivalries.

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This comparative analysis examines how higher education acts as a diplomatic tool in soft power, revealing its realism and economic connections for both major and small states.

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Wei En Tan (2025) studied this question.

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This comparative analysis examines how higher education acts as a diplomatic tool in soft power, revealing its realism and economic connections for both major and small states.

Higher Education and the Realist Core of Soft Power: A Comparative Study of Major and Small States

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Higher Education and the Realist Core of Soft Power: A Comparative Study of Major and Small States

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