The war in Afghanistan fatally drained the Soviet economy, while indiscriminate campaigns destabilized the Middle East, leading to tanks being seen in Baghdad.

The entities involved

• Soviet Union →

  former country in Eurasia (1922–1991)

  • An incident involving the United Nations, Spain, and the Soviet Union contributed to the nuclear disarmament cause amidst Cold War tensions.Mon 14:21
  • The National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine was a key institution whose work contributed to the intellectual and industrial ambitions of the Soviet Union.Mon 13:31
• Afghanistan →

  country in Central and South Asia

  • Refugees from Afghanistan are arriving in Australia, coinciding with One Nation's pledge to reduce temporary migrants.Mon 17:53
  • The article links Iran's actions to US prices, Biden's withdrawal from Afghanistan, and the impact of the Iran war on Nebraska.Mon 17:13
• Iraq →

  sovereign state in Western Asia

  • Basra hosts the Grand Faw Port project, serving as a key transit hub for trade routes connecting China and Europe.Mon 17:06
  • Oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz as geopolitical risks in the Middle East affect oil prices, with Iraq ready to resume production.Mon 16:22

Related events

• U.S. forces toppled the Taliban regime in Afghanistan, while the invasion of Iraq diverted U.S. attention.Sep 10
• US military campaign against Iran.Sep 11
• Wars in Iraq and Afghanistan are reported to have fueled repression and militarism.Sep 11
• Global geopolitical tensions are resurfacing in the Middle East.Sep 7
• Military operations were reported in Afghanistan and Iraq on September 10, 2026.Sep 11