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A buffer state is a country lying between two rival or potentially hostile greater powers, which by its sheer existence is thought to prevent conflict between them.
Afghanistan was a buffer-state between the British Empire (which ruled much of South Asia) and Russian Empire (which ruled much of Central Asia) during the Anglo-Russian conflicts in Asia during the 19th century.
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Country identified as a classic buffer state?
Afghanistan
A country that can be identified as a classic buffer state?
Buffer state is a country between to competing regions. The buffer states in Asia are: Mongolia, North Korea, Sultanate of Aceh, Siam, Far Eastern Republic, Afghanistan, Tibet, and the Himalayans.
The country that is identified as a buffer state is A. Iran B. Iraq C. Lebanon D. Afghanistan E. Azerbaijan?
Afghanistan
The country that is identified as a buffer state Iraq?
I looked all over, and everyone says Afghanistan
Which of the following used to be considered a buffer state?
switzerland
Afghanistan was established in the 19th century as a buffer zone?
Afghanistan status as buffer zone signifys what was left of afghan empire.
What was Afghanistan's role in the Cold War?
It served as a buffer zone between the East and the West.
Why was Canada considered a buffer state in the Cold War?
A Buffer State is a country that is neutral but sits between two countries with conflict. During the Cold War The US and the Union of Soviet were in turmoil but the Soviets would have to cross into Canadian air space to get to the US. Therefore making Canada the Buffer.
What does buffer state mean?
A buffer state is generally interpreted as a state that lies between two hostile states
Afghanistan was created in the 19th century as a buffer between Russian and British spheres of influence?
True.
Which state was not a buffer zone between the North and the South?
Which state was not a buffer zones between the North and the South
When did Islamic State of Afghanistan end?
Islamic State of Afghanistan ended in 2001.
