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Stuart MacDonald is founder and director of ICR Research.
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OCT 9, 2026 • Article
The Contest of Attraction: Soft Power After Its Liberal Moment
ICR Research's Stuart MacDonald examines how major political traditions understand attraction and how those differences play out today. How can states ethically pursue soft power?
SEP 12, 2025 • Article
When Philosophy Meets Power: How Metaethics Shapes International Influence
ICR Research's Stuart MacDonald explores how metaethics—the study of what makes moral claims valid—might help us understand the difficulties of values-based diplomacy.