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The Hidden Side of U.S. Power: From Cold War Coups to Modern Military Strikes For decades, U.S. foreign policy has been taught in classrooms around the world as a mix of idealism and global leadership — supporting democracy, defending freedom, and upholding global order. Yet, when we look closer at both history and recent events, another pattern emerges: realpolitik, strategic domination, and deep human costs . This story isn’t just about the past — it’s about today. 1. Historical Interventions — Democracy Undermined From the early Cold War onward, the U.S. often acted not just to stop Communism but to protect political influence and economic interests : 🔹 1953 — Iran (Operation Ajax) The CIA overthrew Prime Minister Mossadegh after he nationalized oil. This restored the Shah and sowed seeds of hatred that exploded in the 1979 Iranian Revolution. 🔹 1954 — Guatemala A U.S.-backed coup against President Árbenz to protect corporate interests (United Fruit). The r...