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The Soviet Invasion of Afghanistan in 1979 and the subsequent U.S. response marked a pivotal chapter in the Cold War, with profound implications for both superpowers and the region itself. The invasion was triggered by a series of events in Afghanistan, including a communist coup in 1978 that established a pro-Soviet government. Concerned about the potential spread of communism in Southwest Asia, the Soviet Union deployed troops to support the Afghan government in December 1979. The U.S. response, led by President Jimmy Carter, was multifaceted and primarily aimed at countering Soviet influence. The Carter administration condemned the invasion and boycotted the 1980 Moscow Olympics, signaling its disapproval. In addition, the U.S. began providing covert military assistance, including weapons and funding, to Afghan rebel groups collectively known as the mujahideen, who were fighting against the Soviet-backed regime. This support was facilitated through Pakistan's intelligence agencies. The Soviet-Afghan War proved to be a protracted and costly conflict for the Soviet Union. The mujahideen's guerrilla tactics and U.S.-supplied weaponry made it a quagmire, sapping Soviet resources and undermining morale. The U.S. strategy of arming the mujahideen was instrumental in bleeding the Soviets economically and strategically, contributing to their eventual withdrawal in 1989. However, the consequences of the war were far-reaching. Afghanistan was left in ruins, and the power vacuum paved the way for internal strife and the rise of extremist groups. The conflict's aftermath, including the unintended consequences of arming militants, continued to shape global politics well into the 21st century, making the Soviet invasion and the U.S. response a significant and enduring episode in Cold War history. #soviet #sovietunion #afghanistan #usa🇺🇸 #talkdiplomacy #upsc #css #upscmotivation #csstricks #upscaspirants #response #globalpolitics #geopolitics #usweapons #mᴜᴊᴀʜɪᴅᴇᴇɴ #internationarelations #generalknowledge #history #warhistory #warandpeace #strategy #jimmycarter #carteradministration #guerillatactics #sovietinvasion #pakistanintelligence #withdrawal #coldwarhistory