Thinkers, Intellectuals, and Artists... Guardians of National Identity

A Pause

When nations face exceptional circumstances, surrounded by security and political challenges, attention naturally turns to armies, defense systems, and regional alliances. However, historical experience confirms that safeguarding a homeland cannot rely on military force alone; it also requires another force no less important: the power of thought, culture, and the arts—what is today known as “soft power.” While military power protects the land, soft power protects the individual and national identity. …