5/ Moscow exploited Afghanistan’s strategic position to undermine U.S. and NATO influence. A stable, democratic Afghanistan aligned with the West was an obstacle to Russian regional dominance. By supporting insurgents, Russia ensured the collapse of democratic governance. - ThreadSky

nafohoplite.mainbastards.online • 45 days ago

5/ Moscow exploited Afghanistan’s strategic position to undermine U.S. and NATO influence. A stable, democratic Afghanistan aligned with the West was an obstacle to Russian regional dominance. By supporting insurgents, Russia ensured the collapse of democratic governance.

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nafohoplite.mainbastards.online•45 days ago

6/ This policy was consistent with Russia’s imperialist playbook: destabilise democratic nations while backing authoritarian or non-democratic regimes. Supporting insurgents in Afghanistan mirrored its actions elsewhere, like Syria, Libya, and Ukraine. https://carnegieendowment.org/research/2024/12/russia-in-the-middle-east-and-north-africa?lang=en

nafohoplite.mainbastards.online•45 days ago

7/ Russia’s interference also targeted NATO unity. Bounties on coalition troops strained alliances, particularly among nations like the UK, where such reports fueled public outrage. By fracturing allied unity, Russia undermined Western coordination in the region. https://nationalinterest.org/feature/how-russia-could-divide-nato-win-war-23162

nafohoplite.mainbastards.online•45 days ago

8/ Afghan civilians suffered immensely from these actions. Russian-armed insurgents intensified attacks on communities, eroding local security and governance. The collapse of the democratic Afghan state was a direct outcome of prolonged conflict fueled by external meddling.

nafohoplite.mainbastards.online•45 days ago

9/ The fall of Afghanistan to the Taliban in 2021 marked the culmination of destabilising efforts by multiple actors, including Russia. Moscow’s preference for authoritarian regimes over democracy ensured Afghanistan’s transformation into a non-democratic state. https://theconversation.com/russia-and-the-taliban-heres-why-putin-wants-to-get-closer-to-afghanistans-current-rulers-227287

nafohoplite.mainbastards.online•45 days ago

10/ Russia’s actions in Afghanistan reflect its imperialist vision: destabilise democracies, fuel authoritarianism, and expand influence. The Afghan war became another chapter in Moscow’s broader campaign to weaken Western ideals and institutions globally. 🧵🔚 https://theconversation.com/russia-and-the-taliban-heres-why-putin-wants-to-get-closer-to-afghanistans-current-rulers-227287

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