Was thinking of the Soviet-Aafghan war but yeah that looks like it started in '79 with both US and Britain aiding fighting Russians through Afghani proxies. It's also a stretch to think that the dog is somehow symbolic of all British post colonial struggles that destabilized Asia - & economic repercussions back home -…

Isn't the tipping point the murder of the actresses Afghan hound? Maybe echoes of British involvement in Afghanistan.

alternate title: "Bland Swan"