INTERVIEW Luke KnittigSr. Director of Communications,McCain Institute I’m Luke Knittig with the McCain Institute and you’re in the Arena with leaders and citizens who are taking character-based action. In the Arena with us today we have Ikram Sehgal from Pakistan, a tremendous honor to have you here with us today. You are Chairman of the…
Pakistan and the United States have a long history of bilateral relations both in diplomatic and economic sectors but with a focus on strategic and political partnerships. Since the end of World War II, the two countries have been important strategic partners in the region and have cooperated in many areas, including military and counterterrorism…
IntroductionPakistan and the U.S. have had a complicated relationship since 1947. Factors like regional dynamics, security concerns, and geopolitical considerations have affected their economic ties. The U.S. has given significant aid to Pakistan, but support has fluctuated due to changes in Pakistan’s policies. Although there has been bilateral trade between the U.S. and Pakistan, it…
Throughout history, the relationship between Pakistan and the United States has been tumultuous. It is important to view the changing dynamics of this relationship in a pragmatic manner, taking into account power, national interests, security, and sovereignty. From alliances to animosity and indifference, the relationship has been complex and ever-changing. The US and Pakistan forged…
After the Indian attack across the International Boundary, the Sialkot Sector had suddenly assumed the Central Position. There was some confusion about the readiness of our troops and in particular their occupation of their defensive positions, when the Indians launched their attack. This is on account of a surmise that the Foreign Office had given…
Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Muhammad bin Salman is setting the agenda of 2024 United States’ presidential polls. The acumen and wisdom he possesses is guiding him to build a modern and progressive state in one of the most volatile regions of the world. And that demands perpetual peace. Quite aware of that desire and necessity,…
he United States of America emerged as a country of choice for Pakistan to develop friendly relations soon after the independence of the country in 1947. The world was still reeling after the effects of the Second World War, while Europe was devastated, the US’s power potential was intact and in fact had grown to…
The bilateral engagement between the United States and Pakistan is as old as the state of Pakistan itself. The 75 year old relationship between the two countries is yet once again at a critical junction. Since 1947, the construct of convergence between Pakistan and the US has been ambiguous. The engagement from both sides is…
The Account of 1965 War As Fought and seen from the Airborne Eyes key to our success. It envisaged cutting off the tenuous line of communications of the Indian defenses along the Ceasefire Line at Akhnur. Once this was done, however, how could the expected outcome have been expected to be anything other than all-out…
Pakistan and its embroilment in a planned conflict on Kashmir from its infancy is a sordid chapter of our history. This drama was enacted right with the Radcliff Award. Sir Muhammad Zafrullah, who was pleading the case of Pakistan before this Commission in his opening statement, summed it all by stating, “My Lord, a drama…
