Predicting the Soviet Invasion of Afghanistan (eBook)

Douglas MacEachin (Autor)

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2022
92 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654705538-9 (EAN)

Infos

In "Predicting the Soviet Invasion of Afghanistan," Douglas MacEachin meticulously examines the geopolitical landscape leading up to the 1979 Soviet incursion into Afghanistan. Utilizing a blend of analytical rigor and historical narrative, MacEachin dissects the strategic miscalculations and intelligence failures that characterized U.S. and Soviet interactions during this tumultuous period. Employing a rich array of primary sources and declassified documents, the book provides crucial insights into the motivations that propelled the USSR into a controversial military campaign, all while situating the invasion within the broader context of Cold War dynamics and the post-colonial struggle for power in Central Asia. Douglas MacEachin, a distinguished scholar and former CIA analyst, draws on his profound understanding of international relations and intelligence strategies to illuminate the complexities behind the Soviet decision-making process. His firsthand experience in intelligence underscores the crucial intelligence lapses of the period and why they matter to contemporary geopolitical analysis. MacEachin's background equips him with a unique perspective on the implications of state actions, making this analysis not only timely but imperative for understanding similar situations in the modern world. "Predicting the Soviet Invasion of Afghanistan" is an essential read for students of history, political science, and international relations. It serves as a pivotal resource that informs readers about the intricacies of intelligence operations while offering a cautionary tale about the ramifications of underestimating geopolitical threats. MacEachin's reasoned approach and academic precision make this book a vital addition to the study of Cold War history and its lasting impacts.

Autor

Douglas MacEachin is a seminal figure in the intelligence and foreign policy community, particularly known for his expertise on Soviet affairs during the latter half of the 20th century. His distinguished career in the CIA, where he served as Deputy Director for Intelligence, imbued his scholarship with a practical grounding in the realities and complexities of intelligence work (MacEachin, 1994). This perspective is emphatically present in his work, 'Predicting the Soviet Invasion of Afghanistan: The Intelligence Community's Record', which provides detailed insights into the intelligence assessments preceding the 1979 Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. MacEachin's scholarly contribution is not merely historical; it is an analysis of the art and science of intelligence, evaluating how predictive frameworks can gauge geopolitical movements, and understanding the limitations inherent within intelligence activities. His writing style is marked by meticulous research, clarity, and an authoritative narrative that reflects his deep engagement with the subject matter. Through his book, MacEachin has provided a valuable resource for students of intelligence history, political science, and international relations, illuminating the interplay between statecraft and intelligence in a critical period of Cold War history.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 3.6.2022
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik ► Regional- / Landesgeschichte
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik ► Vor- und Frühgeschichte / Antike
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Natur / Technik ► Natur / Ökologie
• Schlagworte: 1970s international relations • 2000s works • 20th century history books • Afghanistan conflict studies • Afghanistan invasion analysis • Afghanistan War • COLD WAR HISTORY • cold war intelligence • earth sciences • espionage and intelligence • espionage operations • Geography • Geopolitical analysis • Geopolitical strategy • geopolitical tensions • governmental • government documents • historical narrative • historical non-fiction • intelligence community insights • intelligence services • International Relations • military history study • military invasion literature • Military Strategy • Nature • North America • Physical Sciences • Political decision-making • political maneuvering • Political Science • Soviet-Afghan conflict • Soviet geopolitics • Soviet invasion • Soviet Union military strategy • United States • us government documents • USSR foreign policy