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The U.S. and Pakistan share a long-standing history of defense cooperation established during the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan [1], and they maintain a complex diplomatic relationship influenced by Pakistan's ties to China [2] and their shared stance on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict [3], despite geopolitical tensions regarding Israel [4].
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Monday Briefing: Israel-Hamas war: Conflict scenarios, ... mei.edu 2 facts
claimPakistan's official policy toward the 75-year-old Israeli-Palestinian conflict involves calling for a two-state solution, aligning with the United States and much of the international community.
claimThe Israel-Hamas conflict presents a geopolitical dilemma for Pakistan, which seeks to demonstrate solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza while avoiding damage to its relationship with the United States, a key ally of Israel.
The International Implications of the Russo-Ukrainian War link.springer.com 1 fact
claimPakistan's position regarding the Russia-Ukraine war is complicated by its historically close ties to both China and the United States.
Consequences of the Russia-Ukraine War and the Changing Face ... rand.org 1 fact
accountThe Soviet invasion of Afghanistan led the United States to increase cooperation with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, establishing a framework for longer-term defense cooperation.