Could US midterms reshape Pakistan’s relationship with Washington?

As the November 3 US midterm elections approach, with control of the House and Senate at stake, Pakistan stands out as a country that would prefer success for Donald Trump. While Trump’s second term has strained relations with many US allies, Islamabad has turned a deeply troubled relationship with Washington into a partnership the president repeatedly praises. The rapprochement comes amid domestic criticism of Pakistan’s government over allegations that it is crushing political opposition and entrenching military rule. Pakistan therefore has an interest in the success of Trump’s allies in the midterms.