Pakistan-U.S. relations

Mending Pakistan’s Ties With the West – Via the Middle East

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Mending Pakistan’s Ties With the West – Via the Middle East

In Western capitals, Pakistan is widely perceived as China’s blood brother. Western analysts club it with the revisionist powers – Russia, China, and Iran – despite Pakistan’s lip service to “say no to bloc politics.” While Pakistan’s relations with China are unquestionably crucial for the country, it has clearly alienated the other pole, the Western … Read more

China or the US: Pakistan’s Choice 

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China or the US: Pakistan’s Choice 

Advertisement Pakistan is among the frontline states in the China-U.S. contest for influence in Asia. As Washington cements its strategic partnership with New Delhi, Islamabad’s growing tilt toward Beijing is raising concerns in Western capitals. Last month, the United States joined India in calling out Pakistan for terrorism, indicating a clear shift in Washington’s South … Read more