That seems to be the best way to get influence in Afghanistan - with money. But the Russians, in the end, ruefully said that one can never buy Afghans one can only rent them.
“But the Russians, in the end, ruefully said that one can never buy Afghans one can only rent them”
As can be said about many others, too.
Opinions of Karzai have certainly changed since his first visit here when the Press oohed & aahed over his wardrobe.