CIA covert operations destabilize governments from "summary" of Killing Hope by William Blum
The United States government has a long and sordid history of interfering in the affairs of other nations through covert operations conducted by the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). These operations are often carried out with the goal of destabilizing foreign governments that are deemed unfriendly or hostile to American interests. The methods employed by the CIA in pursuit of this objective are varied and can be extremely destructive. One common tactic used by the CIA is the funding and arming of opposition groups within targeted countries. These groups are often encouraged to engage in acts of violence and sabotage in order to weaken the government in power. This can create a climate of fear and instability that makes it difficult for the targeted government to maintain control. In addition t...
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