Afghanistan: Russia's Afghanistan
17 minutes, 2000
Ref: 188

More than any other nation, Russia knows the hazards of attacking Afghanistan. The Soviets were stuck in a military quagmire there for 10 years, and the wounds haven't healed. But, Moscow retains key military bases close to the Afghan border and the US know they would be ideal for launching a strike against the Taliban. But there's debate in Russia about the ramifications of allowing the US into its own backyard.