| ID | 128388 |
| Title Proper | Afghanistan |
| Other Title Information | the Russian connection |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Ganguly, Sreemati |
| Publication | 2011. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | In the context of conventional notion of Afghanistan's foreign policy strategy, two countries are accorded the most prominent status- the U.S. and Pakistan. Russia, on the other hand, shares a unique relationship with Afghanistan. The role of the buffer state, as played out by Afghanistan, during the 19"' century, halted Russian adventure towards ' South Asia, and Russian invasion of Afghanistan proved to be so much of a miscalculated affair as the misadventure led to the collapse of the Soviet Union itself. But even now, Russia has a great stake in Afghanistan's stability and is still considered to be a stabilizing factor in Afghanistan's security scenario. This paper analyzes the different phases of Russian involvement in Afghanistan in t international strategic environment. |
| `In' analytical Note | Himalayan and Central Asian Studies Vol.15, No.1-2; Jan.-June 2011: p.120-130 |
| Journal Source | Himalayan and Central Asian Studies Vol.15, No.1-2; Jan.-June 2011: p.120-130 |
| Key Words | Anglo- Russian Rivalry ; Afghanistan ; Russia ; United States ; Russian Connection ; Pakistan ; Political Accord ; Afghanistan's Foreign Policy ; Political Strategy ; International Cooperation ; International Relations - IR ; International Strategic Environment - ISE ; United States - US ; US Strategy ; South Asia ; Russian Security Scenario ; Central Asia |