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Smart power From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia In?international relations, the term?smart power?refers to the combination of?hard power?and?soft power?strategies. It is defined by the?Center for Strategic and International Studies?as an approach that underscores the necessity of a strong military, but also invests heavily in alliances, partnerships, and institutions of all levels to expand American influence and establish legitimacy of American action.[1] Joseph Nye, former Assistant Secretary of Defense under the Clinton Administration and author of several books on smart power strategy, s