Sovirt Invasion Of Afghanistan, 1979 Flashcards
1
Q
What did the invasion of Afghanistan mean for soviet and US relations ?
A
Caused a drastic change
2
Q
What did the USA see the invasion as ?
A
A threat to India and Pakistan as it could be a stepping stone to possible soviet control of much of Western oil supplies
3
Q
Why had the Soviet Union invaded Afghanistan, apart from religious reasons ?
A
Did not wish to see the collapse of a neighboring socialist state nor did it wish to see the growth of US influence on its borders
