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Bilateral ties between the United States and Pakistan entered a critical diplomatic phase following Pakistan’s military escalation with India earlier this year. How the Trump administration chose to navigate its complex relationship with Pakistan at this consequential juncture offered both strategic rewards and potential political ramifications for both countries. For expert analysis of this important issue, the Middle East Institute, in partnership with the International Academy of Letters USA, hosted a timely half-day conference titled “Pakistan-US Relations Under the Trump Administration: Challenges and Opportunities.”
Agenda
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Opening Keynote Session
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Session 1: Prospects for US-Pakistan security cooperation in the wake of the Indo-Pakistan four-day war
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Session 2: Opportunities and obstacles to strengthening US-Pakistan economic and political relations
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Closing Keynote Session
This conference critically assessed the landscape of US-Pakistan relations, drawing insights from experienced senior officials, former US ambassadors to Islamabad, renowned scholars, members of the Pakistani diaspora, journalists, and business leaders. Panelists discussed challenges in the US-Pakistan relationship and explored avenues for future cooperation to ensure a stronger, more prosperous bilateral partnership.