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A lot of it traces back to anti-Soviet forces. Many modern terror groups are offshoots of militant forces funded and trained to fight against the Soviets. What
by fiblye 6y ago
A lot of it traces back to anti-Soviet forces. Many modern terror groups are offshoots of militant forces funded and trained to fight against the Soviets. What major western country had the resources and motivation to destroy Soviet influences at any cost necessary is, of course, a mystery to this day.
- phobosanomaly 6y agoTack on the geopolitical quagmire of Pakistan taking advantage of the opportunity to ensure India would never hold sway in Afghanistan, the Saudis trying to counter Iranian influence in Afghanistan, and the Iranians trying to counter Saudi influence in Afghanistan. Just one big snowball landing at the doorstep of one of the planet's poorest countries.