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The Soviet Cold War Machine: Inside the Sino-Soviet Rivalry

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Soviet Power Struggles and the Afghan Invasion

This chapter examines the shifts in Soviet leadership dynamics during the late 1970s, particularly due to Brezhnev's declining health and the rise of bureaucratic influences. It also explores the complexities surrounding the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan and the political tensions between leaders Taraki and Amin, linking historical implications to contemporary geopolitics.

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