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Why Washington Has Turned to Pakistan—and What It Means for India

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Why Washington Has Turned to Pakistan—and What It Means for India

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Published: March 16, 2026 In the summer and fall of 2025, Washington’s decision-makers faced an urgent question: which partners could act immediately and deliver tangible results? This focus on short-term…

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