The Soviet-Afghan War: Causes, Impacts and Lessons

This paper examines the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan (1979–1989), analyzing its regional causes, military phases, and long-term impacts on global security. It explores Soviet strategic interests, Afghan political instability, and the rise of Islamic fundamentalism, while also assessing how the war contributed to the collapse of the Soviet Union. Written as an independent research project, the work brings together political, military, and socio-economic perspectives to offer a comprehensive account of one of the Cold War’s most significant proxy conflicts.

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Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Published
2025-09-09
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https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17084492
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Geochemistry and Geologic Mapping
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Abstract

This paper examines the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan (1979–1989), analyzing its regional causes, military phases, and long-term impacts on global security. It explores Soviet strategic interests, Afghan political instability, and the rise of Islamic fundamentalism, while also assessing how the war contributed to the collapse of the Soviet Union. Written as an independent research project, the work brings together political, military, and socio-economic perspectives to offer a comprehensive account of one of the Cold War’s most significant proxy conflicts.

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