Question

What did the Soviet Union stand to gain if it controlled Afghanistan?

a warm-water port
another political ally
a victory over the U.S.
access to lots of oil

Answer 1

more than one answer @JustSaiyan

Answer 2

The Middle East is infamous for what?

Answer 3

oil

Answer 4

*cough* OPEC

Answer 5

Yes

Answer 6

and a?

Answer 7

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Answer 8

thanks

Answer 9

Leaning towards a victory over the U.S. as well.

Answer 10

Since "the mujahideen groups were backed primarily by the United States and Pakistan"

Answer 11

Therefore if they defeated Afghan, by extension they would defeat the U.S.

Answer 12

Or rather, have a victory over them

Answer 13

Don't know about political ally though, I wouldn't think so :P