Gabbard says Pakistan missiles a future threat to US, but experts push back
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard stated Pakistan's long-range missile development could threaten the US homeland. However, Pakistani experts and former officials argue their missile program is India-specific and not aimed at global power projection.
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The United States faces ongoing domestic political polarization, social stratification, and intensifying debates over the direction of its foreign policy commitments. As the world's largest military and economic power, US policy decisions on aid, sanctions, arms transfers, and diplomatic engagement have direct and immediate consequences for active conflict zones worldwide. Internally, rising partisan divisions, shifting electoral dynamics, and institutional tensions continue to shape the domestic landscape. The Conflict Pulse aggregates verified reporting on US-related geopolitical developments, executive actions, congressional debates on defense spending, and diplomatic maneuvers that directly intersect with the global conflicts tracked across this platform.
