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laurencescou

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Write an essay in which you discuss the Russian war in Afghanistan, and the subsequent rise of the Taliban.
 
  In your discussion, please consider the primary causes of the war, the key players involved, and the Taliban's effect on the country's cultural landscape.

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Assess which measure is most effective at capturing the level of development.
 
  What will be an ideal response?



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Answer to Question 1

In 1978, a revolutionary council, supported by the USSR, seized power in Afghanistan. This Marxist government suppressed religion, which caused a rebellion in Afghanistan, where most people are Muslim. This led to a collapse of the government, and led to the USSR invading Afghanistan. In spite of its size and power, the Soviet military was never able to control all of the region, especially the more rugged areas. A loose coalition consisting of the U.S., Pakistan, and Saudi Arabia armed and funded anti-Soviet forces, increasing the duration and intensity of the conflict. In 1989, the Soviets withdrew their troops and left their puppet government to face the insurgents. Eventually, warlords took over, with the Taliban, a religious group, took over and put in place an Islamic regime whose interpretation of the religion was extreme. The Taliban's power comes both from its religious affiliation, but also from its link to the Pashtun ethnic group, which is the largest group in Afghanistan.

Answer to Question 2

Answers might mention GNI PPP, energy use, industrial production, percent of the labor force in agriculture.




laurencescou

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Reply 2 on: Jul 14, 2018
Excellent


pangili4

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

 

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