U.S.-Pakistan Relations

For most of its history, Pakistan has had turbulent relations with the United States, leading to deep-rooted public antipathy.

Imran Khan’s narrative of conspiracy and regime change is a symptom, not a cause, of anti-American sentiments in Pakistan.

Following Imran Khan’s ouster amid public accusations of a U.S. conspiracy, how will the new government approach the relationship?

Mangoes have always been in the frontline of Pakistan’s politics and diplomacy.

Pakistan has sometimes been important to the U.S., sometimes not. Understanding the shifts of the past can help Islamabad plan for the future.

What should South Asian states expect from the United States under Joe Biden?

U.S. diplomacy needs to leave the conference room and engage with local populations – something European and Chinese diplomats have already mastered.

The statement brings to the fore uncomfortable truths.

Given their common traits, the U.S. and Pakistani leaders could develop a strong personal relationship.

Why has the U.S. Department of State declared the Baloch Liberation Army a terrorist group?

China is doubling down on Pakistan – and this time, it's determined to keep militancy from damaging the relationship.