>>5383189
no, that's a stretch. They're saying that if Aus has world-renowned and respected educational institutions (i.e. universities), then that is a form of soft power; desirability and respect on the world stage. Think along the lines of the Great Barrier Reef or Ayer's rock. USA has ivy league schools.
example of 'hard' power would be having nukes or majority control of a natural resource like oil.
But yes, the education system is an indoctrination system in the wrong hands (of which, in general, it is in the wrong hands). Uni entrance scores for acceptance into teaching degrees is very low in Aus. They claim there wouldn't be enough teachers if entrance requirements were raised; maybe that statement is true, I don't know.