Pakistan and USA are not currently at good terms. The political elite of both groups is currently entangled in a ferocious exchange of assertions that are harming the alliance of both. However, a normal person would ask many questions.
Why is this happening? Will it ever be resolved? And most importantly, how does it affect USA and Pakistan? That is what everyone is thinking about right now.
USA and Pakistan are currently facing what we would call a political standoff. There are words, and actions that solely base upon words. On one side, the Trump administration claims Pakistan to be a fraudulent ally, and more interestingly, even Pakistan claims the same in reply.
The situation has come into effect since the escalation of the issue of Jerusalem, where Pakistani officials are opposing the American verdicts. The USA wanted to shift its embassy to Jerusalem following a speech of President Donald Trump. This was the scenario, whose aftermath we face right now. He actually claimed Jerusalem to be, “the eternal capital of the Jewish people.”
Why is this happening? Will it ever be resolved? And most importantly, how does it affect USA and Pakistan? That is what everyone is thinking about right now.
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| Pakistan and USA are currently in a state of political warfare... |
A Political Dilemma| How It All Happened?
USA and Pakistan are currently facing what we would call a political standoff. There are words, and actions that solely base upon words. On one side, the Trump administration claims Pakistan to be a fraudulent ally, and more interestingly, even Pakistan claims the same in reply.
The situation has come into effect since the escalation of the issue of Jerusalem, where Pakistani officials are opposing the American verdicts. The USA wanted to shift its embassy to Jerusalem following a speech of President Donald Trump. This was the scenario, whose aftermath we face right now. He actually claimed Jerusalem to be, “the eternal capital of the Jewish people.”
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| President of the United States has initiated the transfer of the US embassy to Jerusalem, that is currently sparking an international unrest... |
In the wake of that assertion, the Israeli and American interests were fortified. However, on the other hand, the Palestine and her allies were betrayed. So, before looking at the diplomacy with America, Pakistan decided to look into religion. Hence, a difference arose in the political choices of both of the parties.
Jerusalem is not a small issue, it has been addressed in the conferences of United Nations. Similarly, for this time as well, the issue was addressed on the big stage as the international perspective at USA’s latest decision had to be scaled.
There, USA hoped that she would isolate Pakistan and the allies in the quest against making Jerusalem a capital. However, the fortune took a turn and US Herself got isolated. That is when the US administration looked into itself.
The administration bashed at the allies who opposed the Jerusalem decision and thought of coming-down with countries like Pakistan. Immediately, social media warfare got initiated and USA started to highlight its role in Pakistan as a potential aiding Nation.
The stance of Pakistan on the other hand is also to be blamed to some extent. There have already been claims of Pakistan hiding Osama Bin Laden in Abottabad. So, adding insult to this injury, Pakistan betrayed the friendly ties and voted out against USA.
This resulted in the start of an issue between the two nations. Both of the nations are right now spewing venom against one another. There is a strong chance that the situation will worsen over time.
Pakistan along with the allies has been successful in isolating USA as a potential mediator in the Israel Palestine diplomacy. The USA, seriously hurt by this move is trying to settle the score with Pakistan. The coalition funds (dubbed as “aid” in recent tweets) have been cut by the US.
There is a strong sentiment that insurgency and proxy warfare will also be initiated to further destabilize Pakistan. Recently, USA has put Pakistan in the watchlist for safety of minorities.
On the other hand, Mr. Trump’s speech clearly depicted that USA intends to put Israel in control to end the conflict. Such assertions could only lead to a potential disaster as the issues of hurting a sentiment don’t leave a nation as a mediator.
There are issues where US and Pakistan are stopping to cooperate. However, Pakistan is not as much of a defaulter as USA is accusing it to be. In the account of 33 Billion USD, Pakistan has received much more. There have been sanctions and potential threats from Pakistan that forced US to cut Pakistan’s coalition funds’ share.
Eventually, Pakistan had a loss in joining with the forces of the US. Now, with the overwhelming pressure of US sanctions and availability of a much bigger opportunity by China, Pakistan is finally switching its sides. The Chinese support ensures development in the region and is 10 times stronger as compared to US. There is a stronger strategic support in the form of Shanghai treaty and Pakistan is looking at a brighter future with this new faction.
This causes a serious unrest in the ranks of the US who is a potential competitor to the Sino-Russian block. There is not only a chance to lose an ally and a potential prospect, but a strategic edge in its anti-terror drive. Losing Pakistan means losing a serious edge in Pakistan, that US has already experienced after the Salala attack.
The negative sentiment against America has been intensified owing to anti-Pakistan remarks by US and everyone, from political elite to a normal local has started to accuse US for her wrongdoings. It is clear that the sanctions put by US are no longer going downstream. So, Pakistan envisions a better and more advanced future by shaking hands with the regional superpowers.
The Engagement
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| The recent movements of USA against Pakistan resulted in a fierce reaction by Pakistanis against USA. |
Jerusalem is not a small issue, it has been addressed in the conferences of United Nations. Similarly, for this time as well, the issue was addressed on the big stage as the international perspective at USA’s latest decision had to be scaled.
There, USA hoped that she would isolate Pakistan and the allies in the quest against making Jerusalem a capital. However, the fortune took a turn and US Herself got isolated. That is when the US administration looked into itself.
The administration bashed at the allies who opposed the Jerusalem decision and thought of coming-down with countries like Pakistan. Immediately, social media warfare got initiated and USA started to highlight its role in Pakistan as a potential aiding Nation.
Pakistan is Equally Responsible
The stance of Pakistan on the other hand is also to be blamed to some extent. There have already been claims of Pakistan hiding Osama Bin Laden in Abottabad. So, adding insult to this injury, Pakistan betrayed the friendly ties and voted out against USA.
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| Pakistan and US need to sit together to resolve this rather baffling situation as this is the better end for both of the nations. |
This resulted in the start of an issue between the two nations. Both of the nations are right now spewing venom against one another. There is a strong chance that the situation will worsen over time.
Analysis
Pakistan along with the allies has been successful in isolating USA as a potential mediator in the Israel Palestine diplomacy. The USA, seriously hurt by this move is trying to settle the score with Pakistan. The coalition funds (dubbed as “aid” in recent tweets) have been cut by the US.
There is a strong sentiment that insurgency and proxy warfare will also be initiated to further destabilize Pakistan. Recently, USA has put Pakistan in the watchlist for safety of minorities.
On the other hand, Mr. Trump’s speech clearly depicted that USA intends to put Israel in control to end the conflict. Such assertions could only lead to a potential disaster as the issues of hurting a sentiment don’t leave a nation as a mediator.
There are issues where US and Pakistan are stopping to cooperate. However, Pakistan is not as much of a defaulter as USA is accusing it to be. In the account of 33 Billion USD, Pakistan has received much more. There have been sanctions and potential threats from Pakistan that forced US to cut Pakistan’s coalition funds’ share.
Eventually, Pakistan had a loss in joining with the forces of the US. Now, with the overwhelming pressure of US sanctions and availability of a much bigger opportunity by China, Pakistan is finally switching its sides. The Chinese support ensures development in the region and is 10 times stronger as compared to US. There is a stronger strategic support in the form of Shanghai treaty and Pakistan is looking at a brighter future with this new faction.
This causes a serious unrest in the ranks of the US who is a potential competitor to the Sino-Russian block. There is not only a chance to lose an ally and a potential prospect, but a strategic edge in its anti-terror drive. Losing Pakistan means losing a serious edge in Pakistan, that US has already experienced after the Salala attack.
The negative sentiment against America has been intensified owing to anti-Pakistan remarks by US and everyone, from political elite to a normal local has started to accuse US for her wrongdoings. It is clear that the sanctions put by US are no longer going downstream. So, Pakistan envisions a better and more advanced future by shaking hands with the regional superpowers.
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