Using HIPPO (Historical context, Intended audience, Point of view, Purpose, Outside evidence), how would one analyze the attached document and answer: Evaluate the extent to which ideological rivalries between Western countries and the Soviet bloc led to political instability or conflict in Asia in the period 1945–1989. Document 5Source: Oleg Bogomolov, director of the Institute of the Economy of the World Socialist System, a Soviet academic research center based inMoscow, report to the Central Committee of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union and the KGB, January 20, 1980.The introduction of Soviet troops in 1979 did not lead to the reduction of armed struggle by the opposition against the Soviet supported Afghangovernment. The Islamic fundamentalists have sharply stepped up their propaganda activity among the population. After the introduction of theSoviet troops, the United States, their allies, some Arab and Muslim countries, and also China announced their support and aid to the opposition.This aid had been given earlier, but now it has grown considerably. Afghanistan ended up isolated at the international level and relies only on thesocialist camp, mainly the Soviet Union.The advantages of this action turned out to be insignificant compared to the damage that has been inflicted on our interests for a number of reasons.First, in addition to the confrontations on two fronts-in Europe against NATO and in East Asia against China-a third dangerous hotbed of militaryand political tension on the our southern flank has arisen. Second, our influence on the Non-Aligned Movement, has suffered considerably, especiallyin the Muslim world. Third, economic and technological pressure on the Soviet Union have risen sharply because of sanctions. Fourth, our invasion ofAfghanistan has allowed Western propaganda to expand a campaign against the Soviet Union in order to undermine its prestige in Western publicopinion, developing countries, and also the socialist countries. Finally, the burden of economic aid to Afghanistan has rested solely on the SovietUnion.

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Using HIPPO (Historical context, Intended audience, Point of view, Purpose, Outside evidence), how would one analyze the attached document and answer: Evaluate the extent to which ideological rivalries between Western countries and the Soviet bloc led to political instability or conflict in Asia in the period 1945–1989.

Using HIPPO (Historical context, Intended audience, Point of view, Purpose, Outside evidence), how would one analyze the attached document and answer: Evaluate the extent to which ideological rivalries between Western countries and the Soviet bloc led to political instability or conflict in Asia in the period 1945–1989.