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Period: 601 to 700
Islamic Extremist
Any form of Islam that opposes "democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, and mutual respect and tolerance of different faiths and beliefs." -
Iranian Revolution
Led to the establishment of an Islamic republic. -
the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan
The Soviet Union sent thousands of troops into Afghanistan and immediately assumed complete military control of Kabul and Large portions of the country. -
Contesting the Soviet Occupation of Afghanistan
Soviet troops occupied Afghanistan's major cities and all main arteries of communication. -
The assassination of the Egyptian president.
Anwar Sadat the 3rd President of Egypt was assassinated during the annual victory parade. -
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Gulf War
The Gulf War was a global conflict began when Saddam Hussain attacked neighbouring Kuwait, declaring it as its "19th province". -
Bin Laden Declared war on the United States
Bin Laden is the founder of the Islamist organization al-Qaeda and mastermind of numerous terrorist attacks against United States and other Western powers. -
911
Terrorists killed nearly 3000 people and injured more than 6000 others in the worst attack against the United States every recorded