1972-1985: Soviet Invasion of Afghanistan

Question 1

When was the Afghanistan war

Answer 1

1979-1989

Question 2

Why did the USSR invade Afghanistan

Answer 2

Expand Communist ideology
Border security
Soviets saw it consistent with détente

Question 3

When was the Irani revolt

Answer 3

Jan 1978 - Feb 1979

Question 4

How was Afghanistan unstable

Answer 4

Afghan people rejected the communist government. Mujahideen were islamic forces. Amin seizes control but was untrustworthy to USA. Leading to USSR invasion to attempt to settle Afghanistan

Question 5

What did the Afganistan invasion lead to

Answer 5

The Carter Doctrine

Question 6

What was the Carter Doctrine

Answer 6

USA were prepared to use military force if the USSR use force to control Persian gulf and threaten American interest

Question 7

How did Afghanistan affect SALT II talks

Answer 7

Made Carter call off SALT II negotiations also changed USSR view as it looked like USA going against Helsinki.
Start of 2nd Cold War