Impact of Soviet Invasion of Afghanistan on the End of the Cold War
The Soviet invasion of Afghanistan in 1979 triggered a significant shift in international relations. The US responded with protests, sanctions, and support for Afghan rebels, leading to the collapse of detente. The conflict eventually led to the withdrawal of Soviet troops in 1990, contributing to the downfall of communism in the Soviet Union.
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Soviet invasion of Afghanistan and its impact Topic 4: Renewal and End of the Cold War
The US, Russia and China were all interested in the Middle East due to its oil Afghanistan was becoming increasingly unstable due to Islamic fundamentalism 25thDecember 1979, the Soviets invaded Afghanistan, over 100 000 Soviet troops overtook the country THE CONFLICT
The US issued a formal note of protest and the period of detente ended The US withdrew from the Moscow Olympic Games (1980) and would not ratify the SALT II treaty The US imposed economic sanctions on the Soviet Union and helped the Afghanistan rebels THE RESPONSE
After a long struggle, the Soviets withdrew from Afghanistan in 1990 This crisis contributed to the collapse of communism in the Soviet Union THE RESULT
