Rise of communism Republic of Afghanistan
during daoud s presidency, relations soviet union deteriorated. saw shift more western-friendly leadership dangerous, including criticism of cuba s membership in non-aligned movement , expulsion of soviet military , economic advisers. suppression of political opposition furthermore turned soviet-backed people s democratic party (pdpa), important ally in 1973 coup against king, against him.
in 1976, daoud established seven-year economic plan country. started military training programs india , commenced economic development talks imperial iran. daoud turned attention oil rich middle eastern nations such saudi arabia, iraq , kuwait among others financial assistance.
daoud had achieved little of had set out accomplish in 1978. afghan economy hadn t made real progress , afghan standard of living had not risen. daoud had garnered criticism single party constitution in 1977 alienated him political supporters. time, 2 main factions of pdpa, locked in power struggle, had reached fragile agreement reconciliation. communist-sympathizing army officials planning move against government. according hafizullah amin, became afghan head of state in 1979, pdpa had started plotting coup in 1976, 2 years before materialized.
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