Pakistan-US Strategic Relations after 9/11: Analysis of President Bush Foreign Policy towards Pakistan
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.70670/sra.v3i3.2586Keywords:
President Bush administration, Foreign Policy, USA, PakistanAbstract
President Bush assumed office when the relations of Pakistan and United States of America were low. The incident of 9/11 and Pakistan becoming the most valuable ally of US in war against terror brought both countries close together. The early South Asian policy of Bush administration was the reflection of President Clinton’s policies. The incident of 9/11 totally changed the Foreign Policy of US towards Pakistan in Bush administration where both courtiers fought together the war against Taliban and Al-Qaeda to maintain peace and security of the world. During the war against terrorism many soldiers of US and Pakistan army lost their precious lives. Many innocent people of Pakistan have been targeted during the US sponsored war against terrorism. The tribal areas of Pakistan have remained conflict ridden area where thousands of people migrated to settle areas. Bush administration helped Pakistan by providing them with Aid to strengthen their economy and infrastructure. The defense of Pakistan has been strengthened by providing them with military budgets and HR Capacity building support. Bush has provided Aid for Institutional Capacity building for Pakistan as a result local government came into being in 2002. Pakistan gained the status of non-NATO ally where it has enjoyed many benefits. Bush administration lifted the ban of Pakistan which was imposed by the previous administrations during 1990s. He supported Pakistan in securing and safeguarding the strategic assets so that terrorist could not access them. Bush during his visit to Pakistan and India emphasized on the peaceful resolution of Kashmir dispute. His administration worked on promotion of democracy in Pakistan. The education sector of Pakistan has been strengthened during his administration to protect the people of Pakistan from joining the terrorist organizations. Besides many positive aspects the Bush polices of Pakistan proved to be very devastating for Pakistan as well. His policy of drone strikes challenged the sovereignty of Pakistan in the FATA belt of Pakistan. Due to the drone strikes of the US many innocent people of FATA lost their precious lives. The terrorist activities inside the territories of Pakistan rose to a dangerous level resulting in suicide bombs and killing of innocent civilians. The Bush administration has given strategic importance to Pakistan in their National Security Strategies of 2002 and 2006. These strategies have explained the foreign policy of President Bush to tackle Pakistan in perspective of war against terrorism. His administration paid attention to diffuse the tension in South Asia the potential conflict between India and Pakistan could have damaged the interests of Bush Administration in this region. He emphasized both India and Pakistan to resolve their outstanding issues through negotiations and dialogue. The Bush administration also approved the proliferation legislation, legislation related to coup in Pakistan and other random legislation from the congress. These legislations show the importance of Pakistan in the eyes of President Bush administration.
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