America is a paradox. It’s a country that can put a man on the moon but can’t fix its own potholes. It leads the world in technological innovation yet makes voting more complicated than setting up a Wi-Fi router. It boasts world-class universities, but in some cities, you can’t always drink the tap water.
So, what’s the secret sauce that keeps America influential on the global stage? It’s not humanitarian aid or model governance. America’s real soft power lies in its unrivaled capacity to shape minds, markets and imaginations.
