Joseph S. Nye Jr.

Joseph Samuel Nye Jr. is a prominent American political scientist and former Dean of Harvard's Kennedy School of Government.

He co-founded neoliberalism in international relations theory and developed concepts like asymmetrical interdependence.

Nye pioneered the theory of soft power and popularized the notion of "smart power." He has been a Harvard faculty member since 1964 and currently serves as University Distinguished Service Professor.

Nye's influence in the field of international relations is widely recognized, ranking sixth among scholars in a 2011 survey.

His work has shaped political discourse and policy, with his ideas adopted by various U.S. administrations.

Nye continues to contribute to discussions on national security and global politics.