Aim: This paper measuring the extent of the usage of soft power by American foreign political communications to combat terrorism. Also, looks at how government can use the media in the field to fight terrorism. Also, it examines the many different views of soft power and concludes with a recommendation to any leader about how much damage the lack of soft power tactics might be doing to the country standing in the world.Methodology: This research will be a qualitative approach, a case study design was employed in the collection and analysis of data. This paper provides extensive analysis of the case study concerning the invasion of Iraq. Two most popular media outlets in the US were select in this study. CNN and Fox are selected because they are the primary news sources reflecting ideas of two the largest political parties in the US, Democrats, and Republicans respectively.Findings: The findings of the case study regarding soft power in the invasion of Iraq in 2003 after the terrorist attack of September 2001. It also contains the findings on the communication strategies that involves the particular countries and media in advancing soft power.Implications/Novel Contribution: The research paper has been able to provide information on a the negative impact that is associated with the use of hard power as it is indicated by the ramifications that came with the invasion of Iraq between the years 2001 – 2005. This was a retaliation to the September 11th attack of the United States that left the country deeply shaken. The use of soft power and how it is effective in dealing with the issue of terrorism.