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Over the last six decades, relations between the USA and Pakistan have seen many ups and downs; punctuated by intense engagement and strong and distinct estrangement. Each country has tried to influence the other with its own peculiar needs. Pakistan once viewed, as the most allied ally when suited to US interests in 50s, became the most sanctioned ally of the United States in 90s. The warmness of their relations drifted in the wake of shifting priorities or differences over issues of regional conflict with India over Kashmir, democracy concerns, nuclear weapons and security issues. The intensity of relations varied from one extreme to that of completely ignoring the other as in 1971, to that of urgent action as was seen immediately after the invasion of Afghanistan by the Soviets in December 1979 or during the war on terrorism after 9/11. The pattern of inter states relation emerging with every turn of events over the last five years or more, and the changing tones of Bush Administration indicate that sky once again seems to be overcast. The rhetoric of “do more” and linking continuation of US aid to the fulfillment of new demands seem to replicate history once again. With every day passing, Pakistan seems moving towards the other side of the fence and looming threat of suspension of aid is becoming more obvious.
Mr. Qadar Bakhsh Baloch, . (2006) ENGAGEMENT AND ESTRANGEMENT IN U.S.-PAKISTAN RELATIONS , The Dialogue, Volume 1, Issue 4.
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