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Washington/Islamabad, October 21: A new report from ‘One World Outlook’ has warned that the United States risks undermining its long-term Indo-Pacific strategy by pursuing a renewed partnership with Pakistan, describing the South Asian nation as a “military-dominated state reliant on bailouts and short-term deals.”
The report, released on Tuesday, argued that Pakistan “meets none of the benchmarks that guide the United States’ approach in Asia,” which prioritises partnerships with stable, democratic nations sharing common values and strategic interests.
Pakistan’s Military and Political Landscape Under Scrutiny
According to the report, Pakistan’s military establishment in Rawalpindi continues to dominate its civilian government, steering the country’s foreign policy decisions in ways that prioritize immediate gains over long-term stability.
“The Generals in Rawalpindi are masters of playing everyone — China, the U.S., and the Gulf — for short-term gain,” the report stated, adding that what appears to be a new chapter in U.S.-Pakistan relations is merely another episode in a recurring pattern of disappointment.
The publication described Pakistan’s ongoing dependence on IMF bailouts and financial assistance from Saudi Arabia as symptomatic of its fragile economic foundations and unsustainable governance model.
The Pasni Port Pitch: Pakistan’s New Strategic Offer
The report revealed that Pakistan has offered Washington access to a new billion-dollar port project at Pasni, located in Gwadar district of Balochistan on the Arabian Sea.
The proposed port, just 70 miles from China’s Gwadar installation and 100 miles from Iran, is being marketed as a U.S.-financed deep-water civilian port that would provide Washington with a potential vantage point to monitor both Beijing and Tehran’s regional activities.
“Pakistan’s army chief, General Asim Munir, knows how to sell by telling U.S. President Donald Trump exactly what he wants to hear,” the report noted.
It added that during a visit to Washington earlier this year, Munir’s delegation presented Trump with a box of rare earth samples, emphasizing Pakistan’s mineral wealth and its potential role in reducing America’s dependence on China for critical minerals.
The Pasni project proposal, framed as a “commercial venture” rather than a “strategic installation,” included rail links to Balochistan’s mineral belt and assurances of civilian control — a move analysts say is designed to ease U.S. concerns while retaining military influence behind the scenes.
U.S. Strategic Interests and the India Factor
The report cautioned that Islamabad’s real objective is to divert Washington’s attention from its deepening defence partnership with India, which forms the backbone of the U.S. Indo-Pacific strategy.
“Nothing Islamabad offers comes free of strings,” the report stressed.
“Pakistan’s real purpose is to pull Washington away from its defence partnership with India — a relationship that underpins America’s wider Indo-Pacific strategy.”
The document further asserted that India remains the United States’ most reliable democratic partner in Asia — a country with which Washington shares not only strategic interests but also enduring values of democracy, rule of law, and transparency.
“America’s best bet isn’t a transactional ally in Pakistan — it’s a democratic partner in India, whose long-term alignment will define the balance of power in the Indo-Pacific,” the analysis concluded.
Strategic Patience Over Short-Term Deals
In its closing remarks, the report advised the U.S. administration to adopt “strategic patience” in South Asia rather than “impulsive deal-making.”
It noted that every attempt by Washington to revive special ties with Pakistan in the past — from Cold War alignments to post-9/11 cooperation — eventually undermined trust with India, the only democratic power capable of maintaining long-term balance against China’s rise in the region.
Why It Matters
This report comes amid a renewed debate in Washington over balancing security cooperation with Pakistan against strategic commitments to India under the Quad and Indo-Pacific frameworks.
Analysts suggest that while the U.S. may find tactical utility in limited engagement with Pakistan — particularly regarding counterterrorism and access to rare minerals — a sustained pivot toward Islamabad risks alienating New Delhi and complicating America’s broader regional goals.
Final Thoughts from TheTrendingPeople.com
The ‘One World Outlook’ report reinforces a long-standing reality in South Asian geopolitics: Pakistan continues to seek relevance through short-term transactional diplomacy, while India represents a stable, democratic, and values-driven partner for the United States.
As Washington recalibrates its South Asia policy, strategic patience and a clear-eyed understanding of regional dynamics will determine whether the U.S. strengthens its long-term vision in the Indo-Pacific or repeats past mistakes driven by misplaced optimism about Pakistan’s promises.