Softening Young Minds: Preventing Radicalisation in Pakistani Youth

Abstract

The problem of radicalization has expanded beyond national boundaries in recent times. Pakistan is at a turning point in its continuous fight against extremism because of its distinct position among the countries facing this challenge. This essay explores the complex strategy of using soft power to keep young Pakistanis from becoming radicalized. It examines how resisting the pull of radical ideologies can be accomplished through fostering basic values, utilising cultural variety, and pursuing a proactive foreign policy. The paper makes the case that soft power can be an effective strategy in preventing the radicalization of Pakistani young by utilising cultural diplomacy, supporting programmes in education that encourage critical thinking, and participating in constructive discourse. It concludes by emphasizing the significance of a nuanced, context-specific deployment of soft power as a proactive and long-lasting strategy to reduce the causes of youth radicalization in Pakistan.