The United States-Pakistan Security Complex and Genesis of Counter Terrorism Strategy: An Analysis of Distrust and Interactivity in the 20th Century

Abstract

The qualitative study focuses on the genesis of counter terrorism ground and strategy towards the Pakistan–United States relationship during the 20th century. Pakistan emerged as a front-line state at the junction of major powers. There were some major factors that led the historical relationship to be transformed into contemporary workable transitions. The paramount objective of the study narrates old and new security matrix between America and Pakistan in the perspective of neo international environment. The study emphasis on different elements like trust deficit and diplomatic connectivity ever remained parallel determinants of bilateral relations between the United States and Pakistan in the historical perspective during 20th century. The historical and dynamical developments have guided Pakistan and United States towards the cultivation of future diplomatic course of action as one of the major concern of the study. It reflects the US-Pakistan strategic and regional working relationship on certain issues like security, regional stability, and socio-economic infrastructure building, leading to the solution of different challenges, conflict resolution, and countering terrorism in the forthcoming future.