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Why did Middle Eastern countries influence how safe the leaders of the Soviet Union felt?
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Why did Middle Eastern countries influence how safe the leaders of the Soviet Union felt?
Middle Eastern countries influenced how safe the leaders of the Soviet Union felt because the Soviet Union bordered Middle Eastern countries like Iran and Afghanistan.
Define Islamic Fundamentalism in the context of the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan.
Islamic Fundamentalism is a belief in the traditional and literal translations of the Quran and the Sunnah. A revolution in Iran removed the Shah and established an Islamic Fundamentalist government.
Define buffer zone in the context of the Soviet Invasion of Afghanistan.
A buffer zone is an area of land that separates two other areas and that is designed to prevent fighting or harm coming to something. Afghanistan became a buffer zone between the Soviet Union and Iran.
When did Amin topple the pro-Soviet government in Afghanistan?
Amin toppled the pro-Soviet government in Afghanistan in September 1979.
Define the Mujahideen.
The Mujahideen were guerrilla fighters in Islamic countries, especially those who are fighting against non-Muslim forces.
When did Soviet troops invade Afghanistan?
Soviet troops invaded Afghanistan on 24th December 1979.
In , President Carter informed the US public of the USA's response to the Soviet Union. This became known as the Carter Doctrine.
In January 1980, President Carter informed the US public of the USA's response to the Soviet Union. This became known as the Carter Doctrine.
What did the Carter Doctrine state?
The Carter Doctrine stated that the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan was the biggest threat to world peace since the Second World War and the US would protect the Persian Gulf.
Why was the USA interested in protecting the Persian Gulf after the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan?
The USA had an interest in protecting the Persian Gulf as it contained a significant amount of oil.
True or False?
The Soviet invasion of Afghanistan marked the end of détente.
True.
President Carter withdrew from SALT 2, marking the end of the collaboration between the USA and the Soviet Union.
Did the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan increase or decrease Cold War tensions?
Increase.
The USA and the Soviet Union were more confrontational with each other.