Soviet-Afghan Treaty of 1978

The Soviet-Afghan Treaty of 1978 established a formal alliance between the Soviet Union and Afghanistan following a communist coup. The treaty aimed to strengthen military, economic, and political ties, allowing the USSR to influence Afghanistan's governance and support its communist regime. This agreement contributed to the Soviet Union's military involvement in Afghanistan, which escalated into a full-scale invasion in 1979. The conflict became a significant Cold War event, as the Soviet Union aimed to expand its influence, while the West, particularly the United States, supported Afghan resistance fighters, leading to a protracted and devastating war.