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US-Pakistan Relations: The Way Forward

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Page : 24 pages

File Size : 48,17 MB

Release : 2006

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The 58 year history of US - Pakistan relations has been marked by periods of intense courtship as well as phases of extreme mutual distrust. Since 9/11, the US-Pakistan relations have again entered an era of close ties. However there is a perception that the warmth of the relationship is limited to the US's need for Pakistani support for the Global War on Terrorism (GWOT) and that the strength of the relationship is dependent upon the continued personal support of and presence of President Pervez Musharraf in office. This paper assesses the fidelity of this perception by examining the history of US-Pakistan relations (both pre and post 9/11) outlines the major factors currently influencing this relationship and proposes an approach to strengthen the foundation for future US-Pakistan cooperation. It concludes that Pakistani support for the US efforts in the GWOT is based upon a large base of support by the Pakistani populace that is consistent with Pakistani vital interests. Nevertheless the paper outlines additional US-Pakistani engagement opportunities in the areas of literacy and education building national institutions economic assistance technology transfer resolving the Kashmir dispute and military cooperation that could improve this important alliance and further stabilize this critical region.



Stabilizing US-Pakistan Relations

Author : Scott R. Taylor

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Page : 34 pages

File Size : 36,94 MB

Release : 2008

Category : Pakistan

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Following 9/11, the US sought (and secured) a new relationship with Pakistan. The new relationship was essential if Al Qaeda and its Taliban sponsors were to be driven from Afghanistan. Forgotten immediately was that Pakistan was under multiple US sanctions for its nuclear weapons program and Musharraf's coup. Unspoken also in forging the new relationship was that a deep bitterness over perceived past misdeeds characterized each side's view of the other. But 9/11 overwhelmed the need for introspection or deep dialogue, and Pakistan once again became a major US ally. The new relationship, however, is fraught with the legacy of past interactions ; all of which ended in bitter "divorces." It comes as no surprise, then, that the latest installment, in which the US has invested $11 billion, is not playing out as hoped. This has made manifest by a threatening Taliban-Al Qaeda resurgence radiating from Pakistan's tribal areas, a consequence of the Pakistan military's inability (or unwillingness) to act decisively. As a result, US policy is now in need of serious revision. This paper addresses the nature of US-Pakistan relations and offers some recommendations on how cooperation can be better structured to achieve mutual long-term interests.



No Exit from Pakistan

Author : Daniel S. Markey

Publisher : Cambridge University Press

Page : 261 pages

File Size : 30,88 MB

Release : 2013-10-07

Category : History

ISBN : 1107045460

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This book tells the story of the tragic and often tormented relationship between the United States and Pakistan. Pakistan's internal troubles have already threatened U.S. security and international peace, and Pakistan's rapidly growing population, nuclear arsenal, and relationships with China and India will continue to force it upon America's geostrategic map in new and important ways over the coming decades. This book explores the main trends in Pakistani society that will help determine its future; traces the wellsprings of Pakistani anti-American sentiment through the history of U.S.-Pakistan relations from 1947 to 2001; assesses how Washington made and implemented policies regarding Pakistan since the terrorist attacks on the United States on September 11, 2001; and analyzes how regional dynamics, especially the rise of China, will likely shape U.S.-Pakistan relations. It concludes with three options for future U.S. strategy, described as defensive insulation, military-first cooperation, and comprehensive cooperation. The book explains how Washington can prepare for the worst, aim for the best, and avoid past mistakes.



US and Pakistan Relations

Author : Naeem Ashraf

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Page : 35 pages

File Size : 46,46 MB

Release : 2012

Category : Nuclear nonproliferation

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The US and Pakistan relationship is at a critical juncture during its tempestuous 65-year history. How that relationship unfolds over the next 5 years will likely dictate the future security of Pakistan and the stability and prosperity of South and Central Asia. A critical driver will be what ensues in the aftermath of the US withdrawal and transition in Afghanistan and how both countries respond to those events. Thus, this relationship is that important and the stakes are that high because of the volatile and ominous context of the near-term strategic and operational environment. What is paramount is the full recognition and refinement of existing compelling coincident interests of Pakistan and the United States. This paper provides a brief history of the US-Pakistan relationship to set the context for current and future relations and examines the US-Pakistan exigent issues from each nation's perspective. The paper concludes with recommendations on a way forward that outline specific measures across social, political, diplomatic, informational and military areas that promise to strengthen this critically important relationship.



U.S. Strategy for Pakistan and Afghanistan

Author : Richard Lee Armitage

Publisher : Council on Foreign Relations

Page : 83 pages

File Size : 39,41 MB

Release : 2010

Category : Afghan War, 2001-

ISBN : 0876094795

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The Council on Foreign Relations sponsors Independent Task Forces to assess issues of current and critical importance to U.S. foreign policy and provide policymakers with concrete judgments and recommendations. Diverse in backgrounds and perspectives, Task Force members aim to reach a meaningful consensus on policy through private and non-partisan deliberations. Once launched, Task Forces are independent of CFR and solely responsible for the content of their reports. Task Force members are asked to join a consensus signifying that they endorse "the general policy thrust and judgments reached by the group, though not necessarily every finding and recommendation." Each Task Force member also has the option of putting forward an additional or a dissenting view. Members' affiliations are listed for identification purposes only and do not imply institutional endorsement. Task Force observers participate in discussions, but are not asked to join the consensus. --Book Jacket.



The Battle for Pakistan

Author : Shuja Nawaz

Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield

Page : 429 pages

File Size : 19,75 MB

Release : 2020-04-10

Category : Political Science

ISBN : 1538142058

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The Battle for Pakistan showcases a marriage of convenience between unequal partners. The relationship between Pakistan and the United States since the early 1950s has been nothing less than a whiplash-inducing rollercoaster ride. Today, surrounded by hostile neighbors, with Afghanistan increasingly under Indian influence, Pakistan does not wish to break ties with the United States. Nor does it want to become a vassal of China and get caught in the vice of a US-China rivalry, or in the Arab-Iran conflict. Internally, massive economic and demographic challenges as well as the existential threat of armed militancy pose huge obstacles to Pakistan's development and growth. Could its short-run political miscalculations in the Obama years prove too costly? Can the erratic Trump administration help salvage this relationship? Based on detailed interviews with key US and South Asian leaders, access to secret documents and operations, and the author’s personal relationships and deep knowledge of the region, this book untangles the complex web of the US-Pakistani relationship and identifies a clear path forward, showing how the United States can build better partnerships in troubled corners of the world.





U.S. Policy in Pakistan

Author : Matt Elledge

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Page : 0 pages

File Size : 22,41 MB

Release : 2012

Category : Colombia

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Tensions between Pakistan and the United States are arguably at the worst since the two countries have partnered together to fight the "War on Terror". In part, these tensions may stem from the troubled civil-military relationship inside Pakistan. Historically the military has always been the key driver of Pakistan's foreign policy foundation in which Pakistani diplomacy. Elected officials have the burden of not only leading the civilian populace but the military as well. They are struggling with both. Since the takedown of Usama bin Laden 70 miles from Islamabad and a few blocks from the Pakistani "West Point", the military, and in particular the Army has taken a hit on what was considered the strongest arm of the government. How the U.S. and Pakistani civilian as well as military leadership handles the aftermath of this event will be key to either improving relations with the U.S. or further distancing itself from the from each other. A look back at our lessons learned from the U.S. Colombia Policy during the "War on Drugs" may be a way to move forward with our partnership with Pakistan. The partnership between the U.S. and Colombia is a great example of long-term partnership in which focusing on a common problem benefited both nations.



U. S. -Pakistan Engagement

Author : Touqir Hussain

Publisher : DIANE Publishing

Page : 16 pages

File Size : 50,14 MB

Release : 2009

Category : Political Science

ISBN : 1437904254

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While the war on terrorism may have provided the rationale for the latest U.S. engagement with Pakistan, the present relationship between the U.S. and Pakistan is at the crossroads of many other issues, such as Pakistan¿s own reform efforts, America¿s evolving strategic relationship with South Asia, democracy in the Muslim world, and the dual problems of religious extremism and nuclear proliferation. This report examines the history and present state of U.S.-Pakistan relations, addresses the key challenges the two countries face, and concludes with specific policy recommendations for ensuring the relationship meets the needs of both the U.S. and Pakistan.



How Pakistan Negotiates with the United States

Author : Howard B. Schaffer

Publisher : US Institute of Peace Press

Page : 221 pages

File Size : 34,93 MB

Release : 2011

Category : Political Science

ISBN : 1601270755

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How Pakistan Negotiates with the United States analyzes the themes, techniques, and styles that have characterized Pakistani negotiations with American civilian and military officials since Pakistan's independence.