Pak. Journal of Int’L Affairs, Vol 4, Issue 1 (2021) The Rise and Decline of US Interest … 54 The Rise and Decline of US Interest and Influence in Kyrgyzstan Dr. Faisal Javaid Assistant Professor Department of International Relations FUUAST, Karachi – Pakistan faisal.javaid@fuuat.edu.pk & Dr. Suwaibah Qadri Assistant Professor Department of Political Science University of Karachi suwaibahq@gmail.com Abstract The rise of independent Central Asian states after the disintegration of the USSR has transformed the regional geostrategic environment. America quickly established diplomatic relations with the Kyrgyz Republic in 1991. Kyrgyzstan is not a wealthy state and it is facing several challenges such as ethnic issues, bad governance, narcotics, and foreign involvements. After the 9/11 events, the state got special attention for America due to its geographical position towards Afghanistan. Kyrgyzstan condemned these attacks and supported to anti-terrorist alliance. It offered military bases for operation in Afghanistan after the relation between America and Kyrgyzstan have strengthened. After the tulip revolution, both states' relationships were affected. This research examines the role of the United States in Kyrgyzstan. It also examines the political, economic, and security relations between the U.S. and Kyrgyzstan. This study evaluates the several challenges tackled by the United States. Key Words: America, Kyrgyzstan, Central Asia, Political Relations, Economic Relations, Defense Relations Introduction