The Prolonged Downfall of the Democratic Republic of Afghanistan

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Abstract:

This monograph seeks to identify contributing factors, other than continued Soviet aid, that led to the prolonged survival of the Democratic Republic of Afghanistan Government between the Soviet withdrawal in 1989 and its final collapse in 1992. It will discuss three key factors that gave the DRA a marked advantage over the mujahedeen. The negotiated settlement of the Geneva Accords that led to the Soviets withdrawal, the fragmentation of the mujahedeen alliance following the withdrawal, and the DRA policy of National Reconciliation. It will conclude with a comparison of the effects of these factors on both the DRA and mujahedeen, using the economist Max Webers theory on the source of legitimate domination by bureaucracies.

Author(s):
Mcdonald, Gary P.
Author Organization(s):
ARMY COMMAND AND GENERAL STAFF COLLEGE FORT LEAVENWORTH KS SCHOOL OF ADVANCED MILITARY STUDIES
Descriptive Note:
AMSP Monograph rept. Jun 2013-May 2014
Supplementary Note:
DOI: 10.21236/ADA611956
Pagination:
0053

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Monitor Series:
USACGSC/SAMS
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.1.2_Maneuver to Insert; JCA_3.1_Maneuver; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_8.1_Communicate; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_5.5_Direct; JCA_5.5.1_Communicate Intent and Guidance; JCA_1.2.3_Educating; JCA_1.4.1_Force Health Protection; JCA_1.4_Force Support; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_8.1.1_Inform Domestic and Foreign Audiences; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_8.1.3_Influence Adversary and Competitor Audiences; JCA_1.3_Human Capital Management; JCA_8.2_Shape; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means
Modernization Areas:
Autonomy
Communities of Interest:
Weapons Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*AFGHANISTAN, *FOREIGN POLICY, *GOVERNMENT(FOREIGN), *POLITICAL ALLIANCES, *USSR, AGREEMENTS, COLLAPSE, COMPARISON, ECONOMICS, MILITARY OPERATIONS, NEGOTIATIONS, POLICIES, THEORY
Field(s)/Group(s):
Government and Political Science
Keyword(s):
MUJAHEDEEN, DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF AFGHANISTAN, GENEVA ACCORDS, NATIONAL RECONCILIATION
Report Date:
2014 May 22
Creation Date:
2015 Jan 26