The Soviet Union invaded Afghanistan on December 24, 1979.

The Mujahideen was the name of the Afghan resistance movement that fought against the Soviet Union.

The United States provided the most support to the Mujahideen, including weapons, training, and financial aid.

The Soviet Union withdrew from Afghanistan on February 15, 1989.

After the Soviet Union withdrew from Afghanistan, a civil war broke out between the Mujahideen and the Afghan government.

The Taliban eventually took control of Afghanistan in 1996.

The Taliban's ideology was Islamism, a political ideology that seeks to establish an Islamic state.

The Taliban ruled Afghanistan with a strict interpretation of Islamic law, which included restrictions on women's rights and freedom of expression.

The United States invaded Afghanistan in October 2001, following the September 11 attacks.

The goal of the United States invasion of Afghanistan was to overthrow the Taliban, who were harboring Al-Qaeda, the terrorist group responsible for the September 11 attacks.

The United States occupied Afghanistan for 20 years, from 2001 to 2021.

After the United States withdrew from Afghanistan in August 2021, the Taliban quickly took control of the country.

The Taliban is currently in control of Afghanistan, and the country is facing a humanitarian crisis.

Afghanistan is facing a number of challenges today, including poverty, hunger, unemployment, and a lack of security.

The future of Afghanistan is uncertain, as the country is facing a number of challenges.