Pakistan and US have a complex and complicated history of diplomatic, political and economic state-to-state relations.
Tensions and cooperation defined diplomatic contacts during Donald Trump’s administration (2017-2021). His policies influenced commerce, security, and local stability.
The partnership experienced advances as well as setbacks. Trumps’ strategy was straightforward and transactional; this changed foreign policy decisions of Pakistan.
Security and Counter-terrorism Cooperation
Trump pushed Pakistan to act on militant organizations. He announced $1.3 billion in 2018 in cuts to Pakistan’s security assistance. He charged the country with not doing enough in counterterrorism activities and protecting terrorists. The state denied these accusations and defended its counterterrorism actions.
Tensions notwithstanding, both countries worked together on regional security issues. Pakistan proved useful to the United States. during peace negotiations with the Afghanistan Taliban. Trump recognized that Pakistan helped to bring the Taliban to talks. This partnership modestly strengthened diplomatic relations between the two countries.
Peace talks with Afghan Taliban
Trump wished to pull United States. troops of Afghanistan Pakistan’s assistance negotiating with the Taliban was needed. Pakistan was instrumental in helping U.S.-Taliban negotiations take place. The 2020 Doha Accord between the United States originated from these discussions. as well as with the Taliban.
Trump commended Pakistan’s work toward the peace agreement. Still, there were worries about the Taliban’s future part in Afghanistan. The treaty lastly changed the US. Withdrawal scheme. Pakistan had both a benefit and a difficulty in their control of the Taliban.
Trade and financial ties
Financial links running from Pakistan to the United States. persisted under Trump in relatively restricted extent. United States of America did not give Pakistan major trade subsidies. The country looked for more favorable trade chances, but there were no significant deals. Trump’s “America” theory place first emphasis on national economic concerns.
American end one of the biggest commerce partners of Pakistan. Trade volumes, resisted to grow much, For significant economic initiatives, Pakistan still counted on China. CPEC further separated Pak-U.S. economic sway
Kashmir: India-Pakistan Tensions
Regarding Pak-India relations, Trump has proposed to negotiate about Kashmir. India turned down United States, calling it a two-way problem, mediation. Pakistan appreciated Trump’s initiative since that might put India under global pressure. Trump’s administration mostly agreed with India on strategic issues.
Pakistan asked the United States after India took away Kashmir’s particular legal status in 2019. helping hand. Though Trump stayed neutral, he did not significantly respond to India. This let the state down, as it had hoped for more behind-the-scenes support. The Kashmir problem remained a matter of discord in connection.
Challenges and Future aspects
Trump’s policies made Pakistani-American relations wary. interactions. The suspension of aid and allegations frayed diplomatic relationship. Still, collaboration in Afghanistan helped somewhat to improve ties. USA. withdrawal strategy hinged on Islamabad’s influence in the area.
Pakistan tried to strike a middle ground in its relationships with both the United States and China. Future ties hinged on economic and strategic concerns. Pak-US relations kept changing post Trump depending on the region’s stability. Still transactional, the relationship changed along with geopolitical priorities.
Future prospects of Pak-US relations
The Trump administration had varying interactions with Pak-US Diplomatic contacts were guided by trade and security policies. The Afghan peace negotiations brought about scenes of collaboration. Still, long-term trust problems remained present. Pakistan and US kept handling a complicated collaboration.
