In the 19th century, as Russia expanded into Central Asia, England was trying to maintain its control in India, which they described as the 'jewel of the crown'. In the 19th century, Afghanistan's geostrategic importance stemmed from Russia's effort to land in warm waters and Britain's duty to protect India, its richest colony. It is seen that this due to the fact that it served as a buffer zone between the Western and Eastern blocs in the 20th century, and that in the 21st century it was the gateway for the transportation of Central Asian oil and gas to the world markets and the "base" between Iran, India, China and Russia, which the USA saw as the threat centers of the future. Hoıwever, a rivalry began between the two great powers, covering the lands of Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, Afghanistan, Pakistan and Iran. This rivalry went down in history as the 'Big Game'. Of course, this was a game with a heavy price. Afghanistan, which has attracted civilizations with its strategic importance throughout history, was the most important point in the Great Game. Three great wars, which lasted for years, brought with them results whose effects continue to the present day. The Anglo-Afghan Wars went down in history as the most important cases of Britain's efforts to limit its influence over Afghanistan and protect its strategic interests in the region.
23 июл 2024
