Synopsis This book is the most comprehensive and balanced survey of Pakistan-U.S. relations yet written and is unlikely soon to be surpassed. It offers a clear guide to the ever-changing fortunes of Pakistan-U.S. relations. It tells the story of the political and security interaction between the two countries and discusses other aspects of the relationship, such as economic questions, mainl6y as they affect political-security ties. The book uses a chronological organization. It begins with a discussion of the pre-independence years and follows with chapters for each US president since then, with two for the busy Eisenhower years when the United States and Pakistan became allies. A final chapter draws conclusions. The book is a must-read for policy makers, scholars and students, business officials, journalists, and anyone who seeks to understand the complex Pakistan-U.S. relationship and the role of this troubled relatio0nship in the region and the world beyond.