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S/P/519. Causes of Soviet invasion of Afghanistan

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3100
DATE:
2011
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39.99 GBP

The paper examines the reasons behind the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan in December 1979 describing the political situation in Afghanistan, the relations between Afghan leader Amin and the Soviet Union, and the position of other countries towards the tensions within the region. The paper argues whether the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan was an act of aggression or support towards the Afghan people.

 

KEYWORDS: Soviet invasion of Afghanistan, Amin, aggression,