The Roots of the Afghanistan War

Tags: War and Foreign Policy

10/12/2021 José Niño

While the US was able to give the Soviets a bloody nose by pouring billions into the mujahideen, it’s undeniable the US created a Frankenstein’s monster that ended up turning on its creator.

Original Article: “The Roots of the Afghanistan War“

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