U.S. Public Diplomacy in Pakistan: Challenges and Prospects for the Future
Mahmood, Sana
2011
- Submitted in partial fulfillment of the degree of Master of Arts in Law and Diplomacy at the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy. Abstract: The US-Pakistan relationship has historically oscillated. Today, a strong partnership between the United States and Pakistan is critical to the success of the U.S. war effort in Afghanistan and to the broader goal of countering violent extremism. However, the ... read morerelationship is plagued by a significant trust deficit and suffers from a major disconnect between official relations and public perceptions. If Pakistani public opinion of the US remains acutely negative it may limit the extent of Pakistani cooperation on U.S. policy initiatives and threaten bilateral relations. Effective public diplomacy will be a critical component for transforming US-Pakistan relations and establishing an enduring partnership. This paper assesses the variety of public diplomacy methods and instruments the United States is currently employing in Pakistan, the greatest challenges to their success, and prospects for the future. It emphasizes the need to elevate the role of public diplomacy in US strategy toward Pakistan and concludes that through strategic dialogue, media engagement, educational and professional exchanges, development assistance and a number of other effective tools and instruments, the United States is beginning to create a new narrative about its relationship with Pakistan, based on shared values and interests.read less
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