Why Did Soviet Intervention in Afghanistan After 1979 Fail so Catastrophically?  

作　　者：XIE Pengyu 

机构地区：[1]University of Glasgow,Scotland,UK

出　　处：《Psychology Research》2022年第3期138-144,共7页心理学研究：英文版

摘　　要：The intervention in Afghanistan was a nightmare for the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics(USSR),which contributed to its destruction.The failure of intervention involves four factors.First,although the Soviet Union intended to stabilize Afghanistan and consolidate its geopolitical interests,the decision to intervene was cursory.Second,the USSR encountered the failure of nation-building,including the unfavorable economic conditions,political struggles in Afghanistan,infighting between the USSR and the People’s Democratic Party of Afghanistan(PDPA),and Soviet advisors’arrogance and ignorance.In terms of the military aspect,the USSR could not attain military superiority due to the mujahideen’s guerrilla tactics,and the Soviet army’s cruelty in military operation alienated Afghan people.Fourth,the invasion left the Soviet Union isolated in diplomacy and boosted American and Pakistani support to the mujahideen.The USSR gained nothing from the withdrawal.

关 键 词：unnecessary intervention failure of nation-building military failure diplomatic failure 

分 类 号：D81[政治法律—国际关系]