The USSR’s new Afghan policy and the acceleration of Geneva talks in the 2nd half of the 1980s

The Soviet Union’s involvement in Afghanistan from 1979 to 1989 marked one of the most pivotal periods in the Cold War history. Following significant military engagement, the USSR reassessed its policy towards Afghanistan in the later part of the 1980s. This paper explores the shifts in Soviet strategies towards Afghanistan, examining how changes in domestic and international factors influenced Soviet decision-making. Additionally, the research focuses on the acceleration of the Geneva Talks during the second half of the 1980s, highlighting the role of the USSR, the U.S., Pakistan, United Nations in forging an agreement that ultimately led to the withdrawal of Soviet forces.