I was unable to locate eight academic‑journal sources from 2020 onward that specifically compare U.S. and Pakistani foreign policy from a defensive‑realism perspective. Fewer than eight matching results were found in Google Scholar.

1. Introduction 1.1 Background of Study 1.2 Research Problem 1.3 Objectives of the Study 1.4 Research Questions 1.5 Structure of the Paper 2. Theoretical Framework 2.1 Overview of Defensive Realism 2.2 Key Concepts in Defensive Realism 2.3 Relevance to Foreign Policy Analysis 3. U.S. Foreign Policy Perspectives 3.1 Historical Context 3.2 Key Policy Objectives 3.3 Defense Strategies 3.4 Alliance Formations 4. Pakistani Foreign Policy Trends 4.1 Historical Overview 4.2 Policy Objectives 4.3 Defense Mechanisms 4.4 Regional Alliances 5. Comparative Analysis 5.1 Defensive Realism in U.S. Policy 5.2 Defensive Realism in Pakistani Policy 5.3 Similarities and Differences 5.4 Impact on Bilateral Relations 6. Challenges in Research 6.1 Source Availability 6.2 Methodological Considerations 6.3 Data Collection Obstacles 7. Case Studies 7.1 U.S.-Pakistan Strategic Interactions 7.2 Key Policy Decisions 7.3 Analysis of Conflict and Cooperation 8. Conclusion 8.1 Summary of Findings 8.2 Implications for Theory 8.3 Future Research Directions 8.4 Concluding Remarks