If American assistance is delivered to the Mujahideen. some argue that the Soviets may retaliate elsewhere against nations friendly to the United States. Pakistan is considered a likely target. There are indeed risks associated with aid to the freedom fighters. Retaliation by the Soviets is a real possibility in the region. Such states as Pakistan. however. have much more to fear from an outright Soviet victory in Afghanistan. A consolidated proSoviet regime in Kabul would only encourage further Soviet expansion and prevent the return of millions of Afghan refugees from Pakistan. Some have claimed that it is best to leave the war in Afghanistan as it is. The Soviets are hardpressed militarily and politically vulnerable.
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