The Russian Expeditions in Afghanistan and Syria: A Comparison 1979 and 2015 - Iakovos Alhadeff

The Russian Expeditions in Afghanistan and Syria: A Comparison 1979 and 2015

By Iakovos Alhadeff

  • Release Date: 2015-10-09
  • Genre: World Affairs

Description

A comparison between the Russian expeditions of Afghanistan and Syria in 1979 and 2015. The essay describes the Russian allies and enemies in each case, and explains why the situation in Syria is much easier than the one the Soviets were facing in 1979 in Afghanistan.