Retired U.S Brigadier General Mark Kimmitt, who authored an article yesterday in The Washington Times titled “Trump’s Surprising Policy Turn on Pakistan: Washington’s India-First Era Has Ended”, has told that Pakistan now has an opportunity to strengthen its strategic partnership with the United States.
In an exclusive interview, Kimmitt said the foundation for America’s growing confidence in Pakistan was laid during the May conflict, and he praised former President Donald Trump for his efforts to prevent the escalation of war. “Maintaining and improving relations is essential,” he said, noting that Trump and Pakistan’s Field Marshal Asim Munir always kept key considerations in mind.
Mark Kimmitt highlighted that while U.S strategic focus is shifting toward the Pacific region, Pakistan can benefit from renewed engagement with Washington.
“I believe the Pakistan-U.S. relationship will remain durable,” he said. He added that Pakistan has shown readiness to make concessions in certain areas, while also prepared to present its own demands when necessary.
