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)

  • Uzbekistan was historically a constituent republic of the Soviet Union.Wed 16:25
  • Theorists predict major changes in warfare, noting how smaller states leverage technology to maximize capabilities.Mon 20:19
• Afghanistan →

  country in Central and South Asia

  • The region includes various case studies of intervention, with the US and allies defining geopolitical patterns in the Middle East, involving Iraq, Afghanistan, and Libya.09:22
  • France used Mirage jets in military operations across Kosovo, Afghanistan, Libya, and Iraq.09:22
• Iraq →

  sovereign state in Western Asia

  • Trump seeks talks to resolve the Iran conflict, while drone strikes target a Kurdish group in Iraq, amidst Trump's frequent opposition to Netanyahu's policies and Houthi escalation.10:17
  • Global LNG supply is linked to the stability of the Strait of Hormuz, with oil loading monitored by Kpler and hints of a shift in the oil cartel involving Iraq.09:37

Related events

• Pakistan built a covert pipeline of money and weapons to support Afghan insurgents prior to the Soviet invasion.Fri 23:30
• The Taliban returned to power in Afghanistan, and the Iraq war strengthened Iran's regional position.Sep 11
• The Trump administration launched military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, targeting Iran and reflecting a broader recession of US involvement in the Middle East.Sep 11
• Arnold Schwarzenegger commented on how the conflict in Afghanistan influenced global policy.Oct 7
• The Gulf War, Iraq, and Vietnam are analyzed for their strategic military interventions and failures in precision warfare.Jul 19