A U.S. Agenda for an Afghan Peace Settlement


 

Publication Date: April 1988

Publisher: Heritage Foundation (Washington, D.C.)

Author(s): James A. Phillips

Research Area: International relations

Keywords: Middle East

Type: Report

Coverage: Soviet Union Afghanistan

Abstract:

If the Soviets resist a genuine settlement then pressure should be increased, not relaxed. Gorbachev's celebrated "new thinking" on Afghanistan was prompted by Afghan mujahideen steadfastness and American Stingers, not diplomatic niceties. If the Soviets prolong their brutal occupation then more Stingers will be needed to prompt "newer thinking."