Problem: According to the liberal theory, which of the following statements constitutes the best assessment of soft power in international relations? Group of answer choices Soft power is always less useful than hard power in achieving a state's objectives. Soft power includes tangible resources, such as diplomacy, and intangible resources, such as admirable qualities deemed desirable by other actors/states. Soft power cannot be used in conjunction with hard power because the underlying principles of each concept are incompatible. Soft power is the predominant resource for resource-rich states, whereas hard power is the only attainable resource for states lacking economic growth.