Current Events > If Russia invaded Afghanistan now, would they win?

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Kurumiee 06/30/18 5:29:45 AM #1:	So in the 80s, the Soviet Union faced a crushing defeat against Afghanistan, with an attempt to incorporate its land into the state. The territory (much like Finland's) just wasn't on their side. How would the Russians fare now? Through Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan (both are Eurasian Economic Union, so should be easy), and through Tajikistan. Russia already has troops stationed there. No nuclear weapons <cite>Kurumiee posted [p:904233392] in If Russia ... [t:76764112]...</cite> <quote>So in the 80s, the Soviet Union faced a crushing defeat against Afghanistan, with an attempt to incorporate its land into the state. The territory (much like Finland's) just wasn't on their side. How would the Russians fare now? Through Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan (both are Eurasian Economic Union, so should be easy), and through Tajikistan. Russia already has troops stationed there. No nuclear weapons</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Master_Bass 06/30/18 5:49:14 AM #2:	In this scenario is the US still there or are we gone? --- Many Bothans died to bring you this post. <cite>Master_Bass posted [p:904233712] in If Russia ... [t:76764112]...</cite> <quote>In this scenario is the US still there or are we gone?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ArchiePeck 06/30/18 6:08:10 AM #3:	More importantly, does Rambo still go in and team up with the group that later becomes the Taliban, as in Rambo III? <cite>ArchiePeck posted [p:904234037] in If Russia ... [t:76764112]...</cite> <quote>More importantly, does Rambo still go in and team up with the group that later becomes the Taliban, as in Rambo III?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
DrizztLink 06/30/18 6:16:07 AM #4:	Nobody invades Afghanistan and wins. --- http://guidesmedia.ign.com/guides/9846/images/slowpoke.gif https://imgur.com/6ezFwG1 <cite>DrizztLink posted [p:904234173] in If Russia ... [t:76764112]...</cite> <quote>Nobody invades Afghanistan and wins.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Kineth 06/30/18 6:18:19 AM #5:	I don't get why this is a topic. --- If you're not looking for any honest discussion, agreement, meeting halfway or middle ground, don't bother arguing with me. Selfish narcissists need not apply. <cite>Kineth posted [p:904234199] in If Russia ... [t:76764112]...</cite> <quote>I don't get why this is a topic.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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