United States intervenes in foreign countries from "summary" of Killing Hope by William Blum
The United States has a long history of intervening in the affairs of foreign countries. This intervention has taken many forms, from covert operations to military invasions. The goal of these interventions is often to further the interests of the United States, whether that be securing access to natural resources, protecting allies, or promoting democracy. One common form of intervention is the overthrow of foreign governments. The United States has a history of supporting coups d'état in countries whose leaders are seen as hostile to American interests. This was the case in Iran in 1953, when the CIA helped to orchestrate the overthrow of Prime Minister Mohammad Mossadegh. The United States has also supported coups in countries such as Guatemala, ...
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