THE IMPACT OF PAKISTAN AND IRAN’S FOREIGN POLICIES ON U.S. STRATEGIC INTERESTS AND GLOBAL SECURITY

Abstract

This research article explores the multifaceted impact of Pakistan and Iran’s foreign policies on the strategic interests of the United States and the broader implications for global security. By examining historical trends, geopolitical dynamics, and recent developments in regional diplomacy, this paper highlights how both nations, despite facing Western pressures and sanctions, have emerged as pivotal actors in shaping the security architecture of South and West Asia. The article adopts a pro-Pakistan and pro-Iran perspective, emphasizing their roles in promoting regional stability, resisting unilateralism, and fostering multipolarity in global affairs. The article also assesses how U.S. policies have often contributed to instability in the region and how an acknowledgment of regional autonomy could serve both American and global interests.