| ID | 172585 |
| Title Proper | Myth of the Afghan Trap |
| Other Title Information | Zbigniew Brzezinski and Afghanistan, 1978–1979 |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Tobin, Conor |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | In an interview with French magazine Le Nouvel Observateur in January 1998, former U.S. National Security Adviser Zbigniew Brzezinski recounted that “according to the official version of history, CIA aid to the mujahideen began during 1980, that is, after the Soviet army invaded Afghanistan on December 24, 1979. But the reality, kept secret until now, is quite different |
| `In' analytical Note | Diplomatic History Vol. 44, No.2; Apr 2020: p.237–264 |
| Journal Source | Diplomatic History Vol: 44 No 2 |
| Key Words | Afghanistan ; Zbigniew Brzezinski ; Afghan Trap ; 1978–1979 |