The soft power of transnational civil society organizations | Ewelina Panas

piątek, 12 grudnia 2025

This book presents an in-depth analysis of the soft power exercised by transnational civil society organisations (TCSOs) — non-state, non-profit actors that increasingly shape the global political landscape. Building on Joseph S. Nye’s conceptual foundations, it explores how TCSOs, through credibility, expertise, innovation, and moral authority, influence international relations beyond the traditional dominance of nation-states.
Combining theoretical reflection with detailed case studies, the book examines the mechanisms, resources, and forms through which TCSOs implement their soft power across key areas such as human rights, ecology, and economics. It also considers the prospects for the future evolution of this phenomenon in an era of power transformation and growing global interdependence.
A valuable contribution to the study of international relations, The Soft Power of Transnational Civil Society Organisations provides both scholars and practitioners with a comprehensive understanding of how non-governmental actors redefine power, influence and authority in the contemporary world.