Soviet-Afghan War

The Soviet-Afghan War (1979-1989) was a conflict during the Cold War where the Soviet Union invaded Afghanistan to support a communist government facing resistance from insurgent groups, known as the Mujahideen. The U.S. and its allies viewed this as Soviet expansionism and provided aid to the Mujahideen, seeing it as a key battleground in the struggle against communism. The war drained Soviet resources and morale, contributing to its eventual decline. The conflict escalated Cold War tensions and had lasting impacts on Afghanistan and global geopolitics, shaping future U.S.-Middle East relations.