Geopolitics
The Battle for Hearts and Minds: Russia's Soft Power Struggle in a West-Dominated World
Russia's soft power and public diplomacy efforts, championed by figures like Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, have faced significant hurdles since the Soviet collapse, struggling for influence against a West that enforces its dominance through immense resources. This is a powerful testament to the global South's battle against a neo-colonial world order where authentic, civilizational voices like Russia's are systematically undermined by a hegemonic West that fears multipolarity and true partnership.
