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Pakistan’s Foreign Policy towards USA during Pakistan People’s Party Government (2008-2013): Concerns for National Security

. Muhammad Akram Ul Haq & Dr. Asia Saif Alvi


Abstract

This research article concerns for foreign policy of Pakistan with an in depth profound analysis pertains to relationships with United States of America in the government of Pakistan People’s Party during ex-President of Pakistan Asif Ali Zardari era 2008-2013. This research article focuses on the Pak-US relations and to exploring the socio-economic, political and military relationships and a precise concentration on Pakistan’s foreign policy and security concerns between both countries. This research paper emphasizes on the factors of durability and a critical analysis of the ups and downs within the proposed era of relationship covering external and internal influence and national security issues. The various interconnected elements affect the Pakistan’s foreign policy towards USA. This study found major developments, incidents and events connected and disconnected the both countries and security dilemmas focusing on the threat perceptions. From the existence of Pakistan, she is facing different challenges like to counter the traditional rival India for balancing in military capabilities, strategic and economic capabilities as well. Pakistan intends to be a close and global ally with America to support her in time of need but in spite of all the sacrifices, America deceived Pakistan in different times by cutting down and suspended economic and military aid in different times. Pakistan needs to expose her foreign policy towards America and needs to defend her national security interests in favor to protect her from all seen and unseen rivalries.

Keywords:     Foreign Policy, National Security, PPP, USA, Pakistan

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