The 102nd radio program as part of the Center for Research and Security Studies’ (CRSS) counter-radicalization initiative Ulasi Taroon (Social Cohesion) was aired on the topic of “Post Globalized Era and Social Cohesion”.
The first guest on show, Dr. Qibla Ayaz, Chairman, Council of Islamic Ideology (CII), noted that globalization is such a phenomenon that connects different parts of the world and leads to greater interaction among various populations. This results in the expansion of international culture, and economic and political activities beyond the state borders.
Globalization has created a free market economy and the world has become virtually a borderless planet. The post globalized era may pose some challenges but at the same time, it means many unprecedented opportunities of peace, cohesion and development.
Public awareness about the opportunities of globalization is vital to harness its true potential for connected growth and development. The young population around the world can make the most out of it by learning, practicing and promoting the global values key to social cohesion. The policy makers should consider allocating resources for youth development given their incessant energies, talent and potential.
The second guest on show Mr. Amir Raza, Lecturer, Department of Political Science, University of Peshawar, said that globalization has shaped the world like the web where everyone – including states and societies – is interconnected with and interdependent on each other. It is this complex interdependence that has created joint high stakes for peace.
Globalization is a healthy phenomenon for social cohesion and helps promoting its core values. It should be seen in its universality not as exclusively a western concept. For the countries like Pakistan, it can provide a much-needed opportunity of tourism to not only expose the local communities to foreign cultures but also portray a positive image of the country abroad.
About Ulasi Taroon
Ulasi Taroon is a counter radicalization initiative of Center for Research and Security Studies that aims to address the radicalization challenges, extremist ideologies and foster social cohesion through a discourse anchored in the core constitutional values which are fundamentally essential prerequisites for social peace and harmony. The endeavor aims to cultivate and sensitize the people of KP in the core values in the Pakistani constitution and our social contract. It’s an attempt to highlight the criticality of abiding by these ideals – such as adherence to rule of law, primacy and sanctity of constitution, equal citizenry, responsible citizenship, respect for fundamental human rights, tolerance for diversity and different opinions, inclusive democracy and good governance – as a measure of strengthening social cohesion and promoting peaceful co-existence.