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History Discussion: The Soviet Invasion of Afghanistan

WhenSun, Nov 15, 11:00 AMStarts in 1 hour📅 Add to calendarWhereHostHistory and Foreign Affairs Roundtable Discussion &Book ClubCostNot stated — check with the hostOneJoy doesn't handle payments — settle directly with the host or venue.CapacityOpen — no spot limit

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We'll discuss the Soviet decision to invade and how this conflict devastated Afghanistan and accelerated many significant events including the rise of Islamist militancy, the fall of the Soviet Union and end of the Cold War, the birth of the Taliban, and the normalization of US/China relations. Reading Selection: Why did the Soviet-union invade Afghanistan (https://www.academia.edu/20407780/Why_did_the_USSR_Soviet_union_invaded_Afghanistan)(scroll down to access article) Optional Reading (for additional background): The Soviet-Afghan War (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soviet%E2%80%93Afghan_War) (Wikipedia)

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