Soviets in Afghanistan
Russians wanted to influence their area, while fitting their Southern Expansion policy
The Soviets invaded Afghanistan in 1979 and installed Babrak Karmal as a puppet President.
China, India and the West were alarmed and soon after boycotted the 1980 Moscow Olympics
Signals the end of detente, along with Reagan's election
Opposed by the Mujaheddin
Soviets had moved 185,000 troops by 1985
Accused of using inhumane types of warfare involving chemicals
Eventually withdrew
A number of parallels could be linked with the U.S in Vietnam
The Soviets invaded Afghanistan in 1979 and installed Babrak Karmal as a puppet President.
China, India and the West were alarmed and soon after boycotted the 1980 Moscow Olympics
Signals the end of detente, along with Reagan's election
Opposed by the Mujaheddin
Soviets had moved 185,000 troops by 1985
Accused of using inhumane types of warfare involving chemicals
Eventually withdrew
A number of parallels could be linked with the U.S in Vietnam
Summary
In order to fit their Southern Expansion Policy while influencing their area the Soviets invaded Afghanistan in 1979. Following the attack Babrak Karmal was installed as a puppet President. The West, China and India became alarmed and soon after boycotted the 1980 Moscow Olympics. The offensive along with Reagan's election signaled the end of Detente. In Afghanistan the Soviets were opposed by the Mujaheddin. By 1985 they had moved 185,000 troops into the country, and had also been accused of using inhumane war tactics involving chemicals. Eventually, the Russians withdrew, and a number of parallels from this incident could also be linked to the USA in Vietnam.