recurrence of the cold war (1979-1989)

Question 1

Soviet invasion of Afghanistan
(competing for support from neutral parties)

Answer 1

communist regime in Afghanistan which is opposed by Muslims asked for USSR’s support and USSR sent them troops

USSR refused to withdraw so US sent troops to support the Muslims as well and USSR withdrew

Counter measures of US
supporting muslims
imposed sanctions
boycott summer olympics held in Moscow

Question 2

Reagan becoming American President
(armaments and space race)

Answer 2

adopted many anti-soviet polices
expand american forces
launching ‘star-wars’ programme
deploying latest generation missiles in europe

results
worsened relations
started a new round of armaments race