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1. Pakistan’s quest for soft power status: A case study from 2018 to 2022

Author:
Faiza Idrees and Azhar Shahbaz Khan
Publication Date:
12-2024
Content Type:
Journal Article
Journal:
Journal of Political Studies
Institution:
Department of Political Science, University of the Punjab
Abstract:
In international politics the impression of the state is significant in order to achieve a convincing position. Soft power helps a state to establish its image globally. This article analyses how Pakistan is striving for Soft power status. The time period under study is from 2018 -2022. It also highlights the Role of state and individuals in pursuing the status of Soft Power. To answer the questions the researcher has explained the efforts of different government institutions and various individuals and the outcomes of their activities, especially during a time when the nation is frequently labeled a "failed state." Through a careful academic analysis, a case for the potential of soft power to transform Pakistan's international reputation has been presented.
Topic:
Religion, Food, Tourism, Culture, Soft Power, and Music
Political Geography:
Pakistan and South Asia

2. India's Regional Connectivity and Indo-Pacific Partnerships

Author:
Constantino Xavier
Publication Date:
12-2022
Content Type:
Journal Article
Journal:
Fletcher Security Review
Institution:
The Fletcher School, Tufts University
Abstract:
Standing by one of the India-Nepal border pillars near Jogbani, Bihar State, one gets a ground view of the paradox of geographic proximity and lack of connectivity in South Asia. Through treaty and tradition between the two neighbors, this is an open border. In practice, however, the terrain and lack of infrastructure poses a formidable barrier to the rising demands of modern-day mobility. Whether it is trade, tourism, or transportation, this border still separates more than it connects.
Topic:
Infrastructure, Tourism, Regional Integration, Borders, Mobility, Trade, and Transportation
Political Geography:
South Asia, India, and Nepal

3. THE CHALLENGES TO WOMEN’S ENTREPRENEURIAL INVOLVEMENT IN THE HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY

Author:
Rimsha Khalid, Mohsin Raza, Anusara Sawangchai, and Hassan Raza
Publication Date:
12-2022
Content Type:
Journal Article
Journal:
Journal of Liberty and International Affairs
Institution:
Institute for Research and European Studies (IRES)
Abstract:
Entrepreneurship is one of the growing trends, and studies are focusing on it generally. However, this study is mainly focused on women’s entrepreneurship. This study intends to measure the impact of work-family interference, socio-cultural support, access to finance entrepreneurial skills, and legal constraints on women’s entrepreneurial involvement through the mediation of self-leadership in the hospitality and tourism sector. This study has chosen a quantitative approach, collecting data through surveys. The snowball sampling method was used for data collection from women of Pakistan, and data was analyzed through the PLS-SEM method. The result of the present study affirms that work-family interference, social and cultural support, and entrepreneurial skills are significantly associated with women’s entrepreneurial involvement other than access to finance and legal constraints. Moreover, self-leadership significantly mediates between (work-family interference, socio-cultural support, and access to finance) and women’s entrepreneurial involvement except for entrepreneurial skills and legal constraints. The present study’s findings affirm that formal or informal institutions influence women’s entrepreneurial involvement. This study may help women entrepreneurs understand the factors and policymakers to make policies for women entrepreneurs in the hospitality sector.
Topic:
Tourism, Women, Entrepreneurship, and Leadership
Political Geography:
Pakistan and South Asia

4. GNH, EI and the well-being of Nations: Lessons for public policy makers, with specific reference to the happiness dividend of tourism

Author:
Shaun Vorster
Publication Date:
10-2012
Content Type:
Journal Article
Journal:
Journal of Bhutan Studies
Institution:
Centre for Bhutan & GNH Studies (CBS)
Abstract:
Happiness is one of 15 emotional intelligence (EI) competencies identified by Hughes, Patterson and Terrell (2005:18–19; also see Seligman, 2002; Bar-On, 1997; Bar-On, 2000). Contemporary EI literature largely focuses on the intrapersonal and interpersonal levels of EI, and their interconnections and interdependencies with the organizational/firm levels. Much emphasis is placed on the relationship between EI in the workplace (for example employee satisfaction/happiness) and organizational performance (for example company culture, return on equity, and efficiency) (Hughes et al., 2005; Goleman, 2000; Rajagopalan, 2009; Amy, 2007; Prins, 2006; JacksonPalmer, 2010; Zeidner, Matthews & Roberts, 2004). The individual-organizational level of analysis, though important, ignores the national and/or global level of analysis (exceptions include Donnelly, 2004; The Dalai Lama & Cutler, 1998; Pankaj & Dorji, 2008). In this essay, it is argued that Buddhist economics and literature on gross national happiness (GNH) can inform our understanding of the relationship between happiness at individual and societal levels.
Topic:
Tourism, Public Policy, Happiness, and Gross National Happiness (GNH)
Political Geography:
South Asia and Bhutan

5. The ethics platform in tourism research: A Western Australian perspective of Bhutan’s GNH Tourism Model

Author:
Simon Teoh
Publication Date:
10-2012
Content Type:
Working Paper
Institution:
Centre for Bhutan & GNH Studies (CBS)
Abstract:
This paper examines Bhutan’s unique development model based on a philosophy called Gross National Happiness (GNH) through tourism. The discussion is framed by Macbeth’s (2005) ethics platform in tourism research. The purpose of the paper is to investigate and understand a group of Western Australians’ perspective of Bhutan as a valued tourist destination and the likelihood of participants visiting Bhutan after understanding the GNH tourism model at a live display of Bhutanese culture. The aim is to report on three major findings of the case study (N=64) where: (i) 64% of respondents agreed that GNH is the best measure of a nation’s development; (ii) 98% of respondents agreed that happiness is important for the ‘well-being’ of a nation, and (iii) 89% of respondents indicated that they were more likely to visit Bhutan after attending the event. The implication of the study is to emphasize ethical positions that are useful as unique selling points for a tourism destination. The study on the GNH discourse contributes knowledge to tourism authorities and researchers by acknowledging that when Bhutan’s GNH model is in congruence with tourists’ personal values, it can lead to the likelihood of an increase in tourist visitation to Bhutan. A limitation of this study is the relatively small sample size and gender imbalance. Further research on other factors that might influence decisionmaking to visit Bhutan is proposed.
Topic:
Development, Tourism, Ethics, and Gross National Happiness (GNH)
Political Geography:
South Asia, Australia, and Bhutan