Michael Rubin, former Pentagon advisor on Iran and Iraq and an American analyst, has strongly criticized the relationship between the U.S. and Pakistan in a recent article published in The Sunday Guardian.
He wrote on his X (formerly Twitter) page that, from Washington’s policy perspective, Pakistan is not considered a long-term partner and has mostly been used for short-term needs.
Rubin used strong language regarding Pakistan’s role, stating that the U.S. does not see Pakistan as a reliable partner for lasting relations, but rather takes advantage of it when needed and then distances itself.
He also referred to the current and future U.S. political leadership, saying that whether Republicans or Democrats come to power, the likelihood of rebuilding trust with Pakistan is very low. According to him, Washington does not consider itself obligated to follow through on promises made to Pakistan’s military leaders.
These statements come at a time when U.S.-Pakistan relations have long been plagued by issues of distrust, particularly concerning Afghanistan and regional matters.
Writer:Saeed Sameer
