💣US-led coups are a powerful tool used to remove leaders from power and seize control.
🌍The US has orchestrated coups in numerous countries as a means to further their interests.
💰American companies and financial interests often play a significant role in US-led coups.
👑Coups have resulted in the installation of pro-US leaders and the imposition of American influence.
⚖️The US has often justified their involvement in coups as combating communism or protecting their interests.
What is a coup?
—A coup is a sudden and illegal seizure of power from a government, typically carried out by a small group of individuals.
How do coups benefit powerful countries?
—Coups allow powerful countries to install leaders favorable to their interests, gain access to resources, and expand their influence on the world stage.
What role do American companies play in coups?
—American companies often have significant investments in target countries, and coups can ensure the protection of their financial interests.
Are there any ethical concerns with coups?
—Coups often lead to violence, human rights abuses, and the undermining of democratic processes, raising ethical concerns.
How do coups impact international relations?
—Coups can strain diplomatic relations, create geopolitical tensions, and shape the balance of power in the international system.
00:00Introduction to US-led coups and their use as a tool to remove leaders from power.
02:35Overview of US-led coups in Hawaii, showing the early use of this tool for American interests.
05:20Discussion of US involvement in coups in the Spanish colonies, such as Cuba and Puerto Rico.
07:30Explanation of the role of the CIA and their influence on coups, using Iran in 1953 as an example.
10:55Analysis of the impact of US-led coups, including the consequences in Iran and the rise of the Islamic Republic.
