The impact of the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan from "summary" of The Looming Tower by Lawrence Wright
The Soviet invasion of Afghanistan in 1979 was a pivotal moment in the history of the Middle East. The repercussions of this event reverberated throughout the region and beyond, shaping the political landscape for years to come. The invasion was a response to the growing influence of Islamic fundamentalism in Afghanistan, and the Soviet Union sought to prop up the communist government in Kabul. The United States saw an opportunity to strike a blow against their Cold War rival and began to provide support to the Afghan mujahideen, a group of Islamic fighters resisting the Soviet occupation. This marked the beginning of a long and bloody conflict that would have far-reaching consequences. The Afghan war became a focal point for jihadists from around the world, who saw it as a holy war against the infidel invaders. The war in Afghanistan had a number of unintended consequences that would come back to haunt the United States in the years to come. The conflict radicalized a generation of Muslims, who would go on to form the co...
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