Weighting the Instruments of Power and Influence
Abstract
United States strategists and policymakers have struggled for decades deciding how to select the most effective instrument of power and influence when implementing US foreign policy or deterrence measures. Leadership frequently questions which instrument of power, commonly known as Diplomacy, Information, Military, Economic (DIME), will be the most effective while implementing policy. Which of the DIME letters could deter certain adversaries from conflict, or even decrease strategic competition. How do we know if the Military of DIME is more effective than the Diplomacy of DIME. Furthermore, are the instruments of power only limited to DIME, and how are they interpreted cross-culturally.
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- Feb 06, 2025
- Source ID
- FA95502410294
Entities
People
- Michelle Black
Organizations
- Air Force Office of Scientific Research
- United States Air Force
- University of Nebraska–Lincoln