Assassinations target political leaders from "summary" of Killing Hope by William Blum
The practice of assassinating political leaders has a long and sordid history in international relations. Over the years, many governments have resorted to this extreme measure as a means of achieving their political goals. The targets of these assassinations are often key figures in foreign countries who are seen as obstacles to the interests of the assassinating government. Such assassinations are carried out with a variety of methods, ranging from covert operations by intelligence agencies to more overt acts of violence. The goal is typically to remove the targeted leader from power and replace them with someone more favorable to the interests of the assassinating government. One of the most infamous examples of political assassinations in modern history is the CIA-led overthrow of the democratically elected leader of Iran, Mohammad Mossadegh, in 1953. The US government, concerned about Mossadegh's nationalization of the country's oil industry, or...
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