The PCFR Dispatch

Excerpt from Chapter 4 – “Reversed Expectations: Shifting U.S. Perceptions of China” – of Raising the Drawbridge: U.S. Investment Screening Amid the Rise of China (Palgrave Macmillan, 2026) by Dr. Lily McElwee.

This expert perspective provides a concise historical overview of key developments in Pakistan and the broader region that have shaped today’s global landscape. It traces major political and economic shifts over time, offering context for understanding how past decisions continue to influence contemporary international relations and policy challenges involving Pakistan.