"May I be bold enough to say that India has more cultural affinity with the Afghans (Pastuns) than Turkey, but the US has kept it out for strategic reasons!"
Hmmm...

That cultural affinity with the Afghans might go a long way to eliminating any mis-begotten notions of "strategic depth" for Pakistan, eh sir?
Very tricky, Brigadier! You've my encouragement to take over the N.A.T.O. mission at any time. Thank you, indeed!
