The war in Afghanistan, 1979

As Cold War tensions ease with the signing of the SALT II treaty, Afghanistan becomes the focal point of the last Cold War crisis. The Soviet Union intervenes in Afghanistan at the request of its Marxist government, leading to a fierce resistance from the Mujahideen, supported by the US. The conflict escalates into a religious war, causing a massive refugee crisis. The war's impact is severe, with schools destroyed and millions of Afghans fleeing the country.

What significant treaty was signed by U.S. President Jimmy Carter and Soviet leader Leonid Brezhnev?

What was the main reason for the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan in December 1979?

What role did the CIA play in the Afghan conflict during the Soviet invasion?

How did the Afghan resistance to the Soviet invasion manifest in terms of civilian impact?

In what way did the conflict in Afghanistan evolve into a war of religion?