What is Operation Cyclone?
Operation Cyclone was a covert operation by the United States Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) during the Cold War, specifically aimed at supporting Afghan mujahideen fighters against the Soviet Union in Afghanistan.
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What is the Carter Doctrine?
The doctrine was formulated against the backdrop of the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan in December 1979, which was seen as a significant escalation of Cold War tensions.
Remembering Jimmy Carter
President Carter’s tenure included a pivotal moment in foreign policy with his administration’s decision to support the Mujahideen in Afghanistan during the late 1970s. This policy, encapsulated by Operation Cyclone, was not merely an act of countering Soviet expansion but a catalyst for decades of conflict