The Us-Pak relations from last 70 years,the overview and ups and downs.
by Dostan baigal student of peace and conflict studies
National university of modern languages Islamabad.
3. Major Goals of US Foreign
Policy.
Territorial Integrity, Allies security,
Fostering International Security
through UN, Protecting Strategic
Resources, US interests in free
navigation, trade and Business,
Human Rights, Democracy,
4. Major goals of Pak foreign
policy
The primary objective of Pakistan's
foreign policy is to safeguard the
national security, territorial integrity and
political sovereignty of the country.
To protect Pakistan's economic interests
abroad. ...
To project the image of Pakistan as a
progressive, modern and democratic
Islamic country.
5. History of Pak-US Relations
Pak-US relations are based on two-
dimensions: 1)Historical prospective 2)
Issue related context.
1947- 1953 Explanations of friendship
with all
1953-1962 Alignment with the west
1962-1971 transition
1972-1979 Bilateralism and non-
alignment
1980-1988 Afghanistan and tilted non-
alignment
1989-1998 the search of alternatives
1998-2002 re-strengthening ties
7. Nature of Pakistan
1-Economic assistance / Aids.
2-Defence assistance.
3-Combating terrorism.
4-Biliteral relations
5-Cultural exchanges of youth and
students.
8. Nature of US
1-Strategic Interests
2-Stand against the emergence of
regional actors (Specially China).
3-Strengthening its bases in south
Asia.
4-Combating terrorism.
5-Strengthening the democracy.
9. Convergences
Combating terrorism (war on
terror)
Strengthening the democratic
values.
Human rights.
Diplomatic relations
Cultural exchange programs.
Human development.
Non-traditional security threats.
11. Management
Accept each other long and short-term
interests.
Collaboration in sharing of intelligence
over terrorism.
Stand firm over the agreements and
treaties.
Respect each other long standing foreign
policy perspective.
Co-operation over global issues .
Co-operation over non-traditional
security threats.
12. Effects
Way towards peace and stability.
Trust building narratives.
Sovereignty.
Territorial integrity .
Essence of democratic stability.
Socio-economic development.