AfghanistanA country in South Asia
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South Asian country home to the ethnic group Pashtun, officially the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan.
CIAUnited States Central Intelligence Agency
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A U.S. government agency that conducts intelligence and counterintelligence operations, typically outside U.S. borders.
TalibanIslamist political group in Afghanistan
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An Islamist militant and political group that emerged in Afghanistan in the mid-1990s.
SovietReferring to the former Soviet Union
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Of or relating to the former Soviet Union, a federal socialist state in northern Eurasia.
MujahideenMuslim guerrilla warriors
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Muslim guerrilla warriors, especially those engaged in a jihad.
InsurgencyAn active revolt or uprising
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An active revolt or uprising, usually by a non-recognized group, against a recognized government.
ProxyA representative or substitute
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A person authorized to act for another, or the role of such a person in a conflict or event.
IslamistAn advocate or supporter of Islamic politics or culture
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An advocate or supporter of Islamic politics or culture, possibly extending to support for Islamic law and an Islamic state.
GuerrillaA member of a small independent group taking part in irregular fighting
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A member of a small independent group taking part in irregular fighting, typically against larger regular forces.
MilitantA violent person or one using confrontational methods
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A person who aggressively supports or is prepared to fight for a political or social cause, including using violence.