The Soviets' exit from Afghanistan led to a ...

sweeping victory for democracy

series of unstable governments

Soviet-style dictatorship

U. S.-backed Muslim theocracy

The Soviets' exit from Afghanistan led to a series of unstable governments.

After the Soviets left the scene, Afghanistan was left to fend for itself, and to figure out how to get back on its feet. However, it was unable to do so, which lead from one unstable government into another.