Ladislav Hejdánek's letter from February 1980 provides a critical analysis of the Soviet intervention in Afghanistan, viewing it as a potential turning point in global affairs. He interprets the invasion as part of a strategic drive to control vital energy resources and weaken United States influence. However, Hejdánek also highlights the operational clumsiness and political incoherence of the intervention, suggesting internal divisions within the Soviet leadership. The text examines the international repercussions, such as the boost to President Carter's domestic standing, the destabilization of the Non-Aligned Movement, and the deepening isolation of the Soviet bloc. Drawing parallels with the 1968 occupation of Czechoslovakia, the author criticizes the failure of Soviet propaganda. He advocates for the withdrawal of troops and the emergence of new, independent power centers—specifically a more autonomous Europe and non-aligned nations—to balance the superpowers. Ultimately, he calls for a multipolar world order based on political, cultural, and spiritual initiative.