The Jacob Shapiro Podcast Unpacking the U.S.-Pakistan Reset (with Fahd Humayun)
Jun 30, 2025
Fahd Humayun, an assistant professor of political science at Tufts University and visiting research scholar at Stanford, dives into the complex U.S.-Pakistan dynamics. He discusses Pakistan's perspective on the Iran-Israel conflict and the implications of a potential Trump presidency on U.S.-Pakistan relations. Humayun highlights escalating India-Pakistan tensions, the risks of military conflict, and China's increasing influence in South Asia. He advocates for regional diplomacy as a pathway to stability and explores domestic political challenges in Pakistan.
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Pakistan's cautious Iran-Israel view
- Pakistan views Iran-Israel tensions with worry due to regional instability risks.
- It favors diplomacy and fears US military intervention could escalate conflict.
Army Chief's Historic US Visit
- The Pakistani army chief's White House visit marks a rare high-level US-Pakistan engagement.
- It coincided with rising tensions and likely included discussions on regional stability and Iran.
Pakistan-US Relations Historical Context
- Historically, Pakistan-US ties weaken post-Afghanistan due to trust issues around the Taliban.
- Military rule often synchronized with warmer US relations than democratic governments.