End of Cold War tensions in Asia Flashcards
(3 cards)
1
Q
What did the Soviet Politburo recognised in 1982 in Afghanistan?
A
They had engaged in a war it couldn’t win, but it refused to admit defeat and withdraw forces
-Having invoked the Brezhnev Doctrine they couldn’t withdraw
2
Q
What did Gorbachev want to do with Afghanistan as soon as he took office?
A
Wanted to remove troops from Afghanistan
3
Q
When did the last Soviet troops leave Afghanistan?
A
1989
-Accomplished their withdrawal in much less time, learning from their lessons in Vietnam
