If you're talking about the Soviet War (Russian War) in Afghanistan in the 1970s/80s, yes. The US even SUPPLIED Afghan Rebels with anti-aircraft shoulder fired missiles to shoot down Russian aircraft with.
If you're talking about the US "Operation Enduring Freedom" in Afghanistan which commenced in October 2001 (because of 9/11) then no. The current military campaign in Afghanistan is to eliminate terrorism...communism no longer became an issue AFTER 1990.
Communism still exists, but it's strictly a paper tiger now. No teeth, no meaning.
Both the Korean War and the Cold War were at issue with Communist expansion. The only one not at issue with Communism is the Afghanistan conflict.
It depends on which one. Communism was an issue in the Soviet-Afghan War from 1979-1989. Communism is not an issue in the current US-Afghan War from 2001-Present.
Yes, with the Soviet War, No with the US war.
The War in Afghanistan from 2001-Present. (the issues were Islamic Fundamentalism and support of terrorism) The Cold War was entirely communism vs. free enterprise. The Korean War was fought by the UN against the extension of Chinese Communism. The Vietnam War was also a proxy war, with the North supported by the USSR.
No it wasn't. Communism wasn't even an issue when WW1 broke out.
Communism was a central issue in the Korean War, the Vietnam War, and the Cold War between the United States and the Soviet Union. These conflicts were fueled by the ideological struggle between communism and capitalism.
Anything after Vietnam (1975) doesn't concern communism. Vietnam was the last straw!
rebuilding the war-torn nation of Afghanistan
One of the biggest issues Afghanistan faces in the future is a civil war.
The war in Afghanistan was not an issue for American in the late 1970's.
The war in Afghanistan was not an issue for American in the late 1970's.
Yes. The enemy was referred to as "Reds" or "Commies."