Covert Operations and Consequences

This chapter explores the rise of the CIA's covert operations post-World War II, focusing on director Alan Dulles's motivations and actions against perceived threats, particularly in Guatemala and Iran. It discusses the intricate relationships between the U.S. government, corporate interests, and the devastating impacts of U.S. interventions in foreign democracies. The narrative reveals how these actions often prioritized political aims over human consequences, culminating in significant political upheaval and suffering in the affected nations.