A Comparative Analysis of Pak-US Relations during Donald Trump and Joe Biden Era

Abstract

This comparative analysis analyzes the PAK-US relations under President Donald Trump and Joe Biden era revealing significant changes in diplomatic, economic, and security dynamics. Donald Trump's administration focused on transactional diplomacy and heightened pressure on Pakistan to combat terrorism while Joe Biden's administration focused on regional stability, climate cooperation, and cautious re-engagement. However, relations remained constrained due to shifting US priorities towards China and India. Both administrations maintained a pragmatic view of Pakistan, but their engagement and tone varied significantly reflecting broader changes in US foreign policy and regional strategy. Donald Trump criticized Pakistan for supporting terrorist groups, leading to a narrative war. The US suspended aid and restructured aid policies, affecting Pakistan's military and economic sectors. During the President Joe Biden administration, the relationship switched to counterterrorism and Afghanistan along with US forces departing from Afghanistan in 2021. The future Relations of PAK-US are uncertain due to historical transactional patterns and compulsive factors. .

Keywords: Comparative, Transactional, Regional Stability, Pragmatic, Restructured, Compulsive Factors