Pakistan–United States relations

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Pakistan–United States relations began shortly after the independence of Pakistan. The United States recognized Pakistan on August 15, 1947, becoming one of the first countries to establish formal diplomatic relations with the new state. Bilateral relations have historically been marked by periods of close military cooperation followed by periods of strain, resulting in what has been called a "roller coaster" relationship. Despite its troubled history, the Pakistani military has played an important role in several phases of American geopolitical strategy, and has been a major non-NATO ally since 2002. After Pakistan's participation in the Afghan peace process and the Taliban takeover in Afghanistan in 2021, the United States' relations with Pakistan underwent a strained period. At the same time, the strategic convergence of the United States and India has also brought greater pressure on Pakistani diplomacy. Relations showed signs of improvement during the early years of Donald Trump's...

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