Question

according to president carter, why is the soviet union’s invasion of afghanistan a threat to stability? select all that apply.
it threatens the sovereignty of european nations.
it threatens the nations of iran and pakistan.
it threatens the world’s oil supply.
it threatens the united nations.
it threatens afghanistan’s grain production.

Explanation:

1. Analyze each option:

• Option 1: The Soviet invasion of Afghanistan was not primarily about threatening European sovereignty. The geographical focus was more on South Asia and the Middle East - related regions.
• Option 2: Afghanistan is adjacent to Iran and Pakistan. The Soviet invasion could spill over and threaten these neighboring nations' security and stability, so this is a valid reason.
• Option 3: The region around Afghanistan and the Middle East is crucial for the world's oil supply. Instability from the Soviet invasion could disrupt oil - related trade routes or production, so this is a valid reason.
• Option 4: The Soviet invasion of Afghanistan was not a direct threat to the United Nations' existence or core functions.
• Option 5: The main concern about the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan in terms of stability was not centered around Afghanistan's grain production. The focus was on geopolitical and resource - related (like oil) and neighboring country security aspects.

Answer:

B. It threatens the nations of Iran and Pakistan, C. It threatens the world’s oil supply