Pakistan and America – Relations Strained by US Involvement

[Sarosh Ibrahim]

Since Pakistan’s independence in 1947, America has maintained a continuous presence in the state’s political affairs.



Iqra Mumtaz notes that throughout the history of Pakistan-US relations, the US’ policies towards Pakistan have revolved around engagement, containment, and the “carrots or sticks” approach. Yet, the American support of subservient regimes in Pakistan has remained constant.



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[nahtanbob]

USA has little involvement until mid-1950s

 

[SQ8]

USA has little involvement until mid-1950s

Not entirely - the wooing began right after partition and not because it was something special about Pakistan but more so about building the west and the east blocs.

 

[nahtanbob]

Not entirely - the wooing began right after partition and not because it was something special about Pakistan but more so about building the west and the east blocs.

wooing is a lot different from opening the foreign aid spigot and interfering in internal affairs of the country