Hospital Ships like the USNS COMFORT pictured above are the capital ships of Soft Power.
Definition of Medical Diplomacy:
Medical diplomacy is “the winning of hearts and minds of people in the Middle East, Asia, Africa, and elsewhere by exporting medical care, expertise, and personnel to help those who need it most.” — former HHS Secretary Tommy Thompson in a 2005 Op-Ed for the Boston Globe.
Displacement of USNS COMFORT (T-AH 20): 69,360 tons
