Consequences of the Soviet Invasion of Afghanistan

Military Reaction:

• Carter promised military aid to all countries that bordered Afghanistan (Rapid Deployment Force - can intervene at very short notice)
• Assistance would be given to the Mujahideen who were fighting the USSR.

Economic Reaction:

• The USA cancelled all shipments of grain to the USSR.
• All trade with the USSR was stopped completely.
• US companies selling high-tech equipment in the USSR were banned.

Political Reaction:

• USA boycotted the 1980 Moscow Olympics and held their own 'Liberty Bell Classic' with 60 other countries instead.
• Carter asked the Senate to delay the passing of SALT 2 - it was never ratified.