Exploring America's Checkered History of Regime Change Operations
From the Cold War to modern times, US presidents have frequently intervened to remove unpopular foreign leaders. This article examines the complex and often controversial track record of these regime change efforts.
The United States has a long and complex history when it comes to intervening in foreign countries to remove unpopular rulers. Regime change operations have been a recurring feature of US foreign policy, with presidents from both parties authorizing the use of military force and other means to oust leaders deemed threats to American interests.
This checkered history dates back to the Cold War, when the US sought to counter the spread of communism by supporting anti-communist factions and leaders around the world. In the 1950s, the CIA orchestrated the overthrow of democratically-elected leaders in Iran and Guatemala, replacing them with more US-friendly autocrats. These early regime change efforts laid the groundwork for future interventions that would have mixed results in the decades to come.
{{IMAGE_PLACEHOLDER}}Source: Deutsche Welle
