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01 Pages : 1-20

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2018(III-II).01      10.31703/gssr.2018(III-II).01      Published : Jun 2018

Soft Power and Cultural Diplomacy as Counter-terrorism Measure in Contemporary International Politics

    Public diplomacy lies at the heart of modern development of information age and shapes the concept of social and political thought. This paper analysis the concept of soft power vis-a-vis counter terrorism strategy of nation states and discusses the significance of the soft power and public/cultural diplomacy in building image, nation branding and ultimately building a narrative. It will bring the reference point of Pakistan on the issue of relevance with today's world at the same time carrying a negative image of terrorist state. This paper establishes co-relation between nation branding and public diplomacy. Since the hard power is meeting with failure in order to curb the terrorism, there is limitation of state capacity to use hard power in bringing the structural changes needed for curbing terrorism. The paper recommends that there is a great need for revisiting religious narrative that extremists invoke for justification of their acts.

    Soft Power, Image, Nation Branding, Public Diplomacy,Cultural Diplomacy
    (1) Noor Fatima
    Assistant Professor, Department of Politics & IR, International IslamicUniversity,Islamabad,Pakistan.
    (2) Zahid Ali Khan
    Professor & Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, Mardan, KP,Paksitan.

23 Pages : 230-243

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2022(VII-I).23      10.31703/gssr.2022(VII-I).23      Published : Mar 2022

Personal Branding: A Study on the Effects of Sociability and Charisma on Perceived Competence and Authenticity

    Competition and complexity have increased many folds in professional arenas. The world is now becoming more integrated. However,the trend of personal success is gaining more importance in our lives. The process of Personal Branding is similar to Celebrity Branding. Professionals use it as a tool for creating an intended professional image and enhancing career success. There have been books and research on Personal Development,self-improvement, and personal management since 1960. However, Personal Branding is differentiated from regular branding practices as it focuses on personal strengths and talents. It helps the professionals to differentiate themselves from their competitors and achieve intended professional goals.Personal Branding is not synonymous with becoming famous or acquiring celebrity status. Instead, it focuses on building a reputation as a professional and creating a positive image for the relevant target audience.

    Personal Branding, Moderately, Personality, Competence, Development, Authenticity, Sociability
    (1) Muhammad Rehan Zafar
    Lecturer, Department of International Relations, National University of Modern Languages, Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan
    (2) Raja Muhammad Yasin Sultan
    Lecturer, Department of International Relations, National University of Modern Languages, Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan
    (3) Adeel Shahzad
    Lecturer, National University of Modern Languages, Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan

04 Pages : 42-52

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-I).04      10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-I).04      Published : Mar 2023

Growing From Emerging Entrepreneurs into Brands: A Systematic In-depth Literature Review of the Psychological Factors

    The purpose of the study is to identity and develops a comprehensive construct for the entrepreneurs in Pakistani context. The study has used qualitative review to highlight the reasons of entrepreneurship and issues faced by emerging entrepreneurs in Pakistan. The study intended to investigate the extant literature on Entrepreneurial Opportunity Recognition. The researchers focused on reputed and leading journals in order to contribute in a more objective manner. A comprehend review indicates that not just entrepreneurial factors but also shows how setups are branded. The study also highlights a comprehensive psychological model for quantitative testing. The previous studies only shows the importance and factors of entrepreneurship, however, this study also have highlighted the reasons for branding in emerging entrepreneurship. The study will impact to elaborate clearly on the information's about not only entrepreneurship but also the directions towards branding.

    Entrepreneurship, Branding, Issues, Emerging, Pakistan
    (1) Shahzad Khan
    Ph.D. Scholar, Department of Management Sciences, University of Haripur, KP, Pakistan.
    (2) Mohammad Daud Ali
    Assistant Professor, Department of Management Sciences, University of Haripur, KP, Pakistan.
    (3) Abdul Majid
    Professor, Department of Management Sciences, University of Haripur, KP, Pakistan.