Implementation Of Pakistan-Us Defense Diplomacy For Capacity Building Of Pakistan Air Force To Undertake Counter-Terrorism Operations (2004-2017)

Hassan Raza Hashmi, Anak Agung Banyu Perwita, Sudibyo Sudibyo

Abstract


Pakistan and the US diplomatic relations have always been based on the common national interests of both countries and are defense and security-oriented. Despite many ups and downs convergence of interests in the region has always resulted in them becoming strategic partners. The 9/11 terrorist attacks in 2001, resulted in a major shift in the US foreign policy towards Pakistan. Pakistan became a partner in Global War on Terror (GWOT) and extended full help and support. This study aims to analyze the background of Defense cooperation between the US and Pakistan and the consequences leading to the capacity building of the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) by the US to conduct Counter Terrorism Operations. The researcher used the National Interest Theory, with the concept of International Relations, Foreign Policy, and Defense Diplomacy. A Quasi-qualitative method was used with a case study approach to analyze the research topic. The results obtained show that Defense Diplomacy was implemented in various forms starting from the top leadership of both states, visits of top officials, Ministerial Level Strategic Dialogues, establishing offices, Defense wings, and Defense and Air Attaché’s roles.  Confidence-building measures were also in place through various actions, mainly taken by Pakistan. Air Force. Because of the Defense Diplomacy implemented between Pakistan and the US. PAF received state-of-the-art F-16 Fighter Aircraft and associated weapons and Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance capabilities. This enabled PAF to undertake counter-terrorism operations in support of the Pakistan Army as per the state’s interest in a more efficient manner. These operations resulted in curtailing terrorism in Pakistan and recovering the affected areas.


Keywords


Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance (ISR), Precision Strike, Extremism, Weapon System, National Interest

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DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.52155/ijpsat.v37.1.5079

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