Joseph S. Nye, Dean Emeritus of Harvard's Kennedy School of Government, the Sultan of Oman Professor of International Relations, and a member of the Board of Harvard's Center for Science and International Affairs, is the author of numerous books and articles on major global issues and challenges. A world renowned expert on the use of "soft" and "hard" power in international political, economic, and security affairs, Nye captured global attention with his 2004 book, Soft Power: the Means to Success in World Politics (New York, NY: Public Affairs), and continues to offer arresting insights and perspective in lectures around the world.