Pakistan and US Relations under the Shadow of PTI from 2018 to 2022: Divergence

Abstract

During Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf leadership from 2018 to 2022 a lot happened in the world of international relations. This article conducts a comprehensive examination of   Pakistan relation with US from 2018 to 2022. It delves into the evolving dynamics of aid, geopolitical factors and Pakistanis involvement in peace talks in Afghanistan examining how these factors influenced its relationship with the United States. Decisions made by Imran Khan such as his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in 2022 sparked debates and discussions. Additionally, this article explores the approach of the Trump, Joe Biden administration towards Pakistan including ties, security cooperation and foreign aid provided by the United States during PTIs governance. It also looks at how Pakistan got along with the United States during this time what important things happened as well as how their relationship changed because of Pakistan role in Afghanistan as well as whether the change in the U.S. administration from Trump to Joe Biden had an impact on relations with Pakistan or whether this change was influenced by the Afghan interest. This study employs both exploratory and explanatory research designs to examine the dynamics of Pakistan-US relations during the tenure of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government from 2018 to 2022, using Realist Theory as the theoretical framework to contextualize and interpret bilateral interactions and strategic interests.

Keywords: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, Afghanistan, United States, Joe Biden, Trump, Relationship, Imran Khan