There is a quite a difference between theory (i.e. IRFA 1998 law) and practice (i.e. USCIRF).

In theory, All USCIRF report must comply with IRFA 1998 but reality is some what different.

In theory, Religion in foreign policy would serve national interest. However, In practice, What would stop it from serving religious interest and harming national interest?

Presence or absence of Buddhist, Hindu, Atheist or Naturalist representation may not matter much because it always easy to hire/appoint token sepoys (i.e. Native soldiers in british army).

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