Pakistan’s Role in Shaping Indo-American Relations during the Cold War: Strategic Positioning, Balance of Power, and Alliance Structures in South Asia The Cold War transformed South Asia from a peripheral geopolitical space into a contested arena of superpower rivalry. The trajectory of Indo-American relations during this period was significantly mediated by Pakistan’s strategic positioning within … Continue reading To what extent did Pakistan shape the trajectory of Indo-American relations during the Cold War, and how did its strategic positioning influence the balance of power and alliance structures in South Asia?