US Foreign Policy towards Pakistan in new Strategic Environment of South Asia

Abstract

The United States of America has always extended its economic, military and diplomatic support towards Pakistan since her independence. However, this cooperation and relationship has never been single sided. Pakistan has also delivered skillful jobs for America and hence this relationship has often been regarded as trade like. With the new strategic adjustments taking place in Asian region, this relationship demands scrupulous adjustments on either side. Inevitable, yet avoidable can be the status of both countries for each other in changing interest and behavior of regional and global players. The US has announced new policy of Asia “Pivot” that has an ambivalent effect on US foreign policy projection towards Pakistan, China and India. This research paper attempts to sketch out Pakistan‟s position within purview of “Pivot” in particular and position of China and India in general.