Here’s a list of countries where the USA has been involved in various military actions, coups, assassinations, or economic sanctions since World War II:
Latin America and Caribbean:
- Argentina: CIA-backed military coup (1976)
- Bolivia: CIA-backed military coup (1964)
- Brazil: CIA-backed military coup (1964)
- Chile: CIA-backed military coup, overthrowing President Salvador Allende (1973)
- Cuba: Bay of Pigs invasion (1961), economic sanctions (1958-present)
- Dominican Republic: US occupation (1916-1924), CIA-backed assassination of Rafael Trujillo (1961), US invasion (1965)
- Ecuador: CIA-backed military coup (1963)
- El Salvador: US support for military dictatorship (1979-1992)
- Grenada: US invasion (1983)
- Guatemala: CIA-backed coup, overthrowing President Jacobo Arbenz (1954)
- Haiti: US occupation (1915-1934), CIA-backed coup, ousting President Jean-Bertrand Aristide (1991), US invasion (1994)
- Honduras: US support for military coup (1963)
- Nicaragua: US support for Contra rebels (1981-1990)
- Panama: US invasion, overthrowing Manuel Noriega (1989)
Asia:
- Afghanistan: US invasion (2001-2021)
- Cambodia: US bombing campaign (1969-1973)
- China: US support for Tibetan insurgency (1950s)
- Indonesia: CIA-backed coup, overthrowing President Sukarno (1958)
- Iran: CIA-backed coup, overthrowing Prime Minister Mohammed Mossadegh (1953), economic sanctions (1979-present)
- Laos: US bombing campaign (1964-1973)
- Pakistan: US drone strikes (2004-2018)
- Philippines: US support for counterinsurgency (1950s-1960s)
- South Vietnam: US involvement in Vietnam War (1955-1975)
- Syria: US-led coalition bombing (2014-present)
Africa:
- Angola: US support for UNITA rebels (1975-1992)
- Congo: CIA-backed coup, ousting Prime Minister Patrice Lumumba (1960)
- Egypt: CIA-backed coup, ousting King Farouk (1952)
- Libya: US bombing (1986), NATO-led intervention (2011)
- Somalia: US humanitarian intervention (1992-1995), US drone strikes (2007-present)
- Sudan: US missile strike (1998)
Europe:
- Bosnia and Herzegovina: NATO-led intervention (1995)
- Yugoslavia: NATO-led bombing campaign (1999)
Middle East:
- Iraq: US-led invasion (2003-2011), US-led coalition bombing (2014-present)
- Iran: US economic sanctions (1979-present), assassination of Qasem Soleimani (2020)
- Israel: US support for military actions in Gaza and Lebanon
- Lebanon: US intervention (1958), US support for military actions (1982-1984)
- Yemen: US drone strikes (2002-present)
This list is not exhaustive, and there may be other countries where the USA has been involved in various capacities.
Would you like more information on any of these countries or conflicts? Or perhaps you’d like to explore the historical context behind these interventions? ¹ ² ³
From a simple AI query
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Jim, Australia may not quite meet the criteria you have described, but we were definitely involved to some extent.Whether the United States was involved in changing the government in Australia is a subject of enduring historical debate and controversy, largely centered on the 1975 dismissal of Prime Minister Gough Whitlam. While there is no definitive “smoking gun” document proving a direct CIA order to sack Whitlam, significant evidence points to active US efforts to undermine his government, which was perceived as a threat to US interests in the region. Key Aspects of the Alleged Involvement:Conflict Over Intelligence Bases: The core of the tension was the US-led (nominally joint) signals interception facility at Pine Gap, which the CIA considered essential for monitoring the Soviet Union and China. Whitlam had threatened not to renew the lease and intended to expose the secret CIA presence in Australia.The “Coupmaster” Ambassador: In 1973, the US appointed Marshall Green as Ambassador to Australia, known for his previous role in facilitating the 1965 overthrow of Indonesian President Sukarno.Intelligence Threats: Shortly before the dismissal, the CIA sent a telex (via ASIO) warning that intelligence sharing between the US and Australia would be severed unless the Whitlam government stopped asking questions about CIA activities in Australia.Governor-General’s Ties: Governor-General John Kerr, who dismissed Whitlam, had maintained long-standing ties to US intelligence-funded organizations and was allegedly referred to by CIA whistle-blower Christopher Boyce as “our man Kerr”.The “Again” Comment: In 1977, US Deputy Secretary of State Warren Christopher told Whitlam that the US would “never again interfere with Australia’s democratic processes,” with the use of the word “again” widely interpreted as an admission of past interference. Arguments Against Direct Involvement:Kerr’s Independence: John Kerr denied any CIA involvement and maintained that his decision was made independently to resolve the constitutional impasse caused by the opposition blocking supply.Whitlam’s View: Gough Whitlam himself stated in later years that Kerr did not need encouragement from the CIA to sack him, viewing it more as an internal constitutional crisis.Lack of Evidence: Some historians, such as Peter Edwards, dismiss the claim of CIA instigation as an “enduring conspiracy theory” due to the lack of hard evidence of direct instructions. In summary, many researchers and journalists consider the 1975 “Dismissal” to be a “soft coup” or a “soft coup d’état,” heavily influenced by US power and intelligence efforts aimed at removing a government that was challenging the US alliance, particularly concerning intelligence infrastructure in Australia.
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I was not aware of that.
I would imagine this list leaves off many things.
I tried with my AI prompt to get it to give a relatively complete list, but knew it would come up short.
Jim Boyce
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Jim, In regards to Laos…..we were actually involved much earlier than 1964, U.S. involvement in Laos began in the 1950s, starting with diplomatic recognition and aid in 1950, followed by covert CIA training of local forces in 1959. Involvement deepened significantly from 1961–1964, escalating into a massive, covert nine-year bombing campaign known as the “Secret War” which ran from 1964 to 1973. Key Stages of Early U.S. Involvement: – 1950: The U.S. formally recognized the Kingdom of Laos and established a legation in Vientiane, with the first aid agreement signed in December 1950. – 1955: A U.S. embassy was established, and the first covert advisors began working with the government. – 1959: U.S. Special Operations Forces (CIA/military) began training Laotian soldiers and Hmong tribesmen in unconventional warfare. – 1961: President Kennedy accelerated paramilitary operations, using Air America to support fighting against the communist Pathet Lao. – 1964-1973: The U.S. launched a massive secret bombing campaign to support the Royal Lao Army and disrupt the Ho Chi Minh trail.
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Yes. Like the list says it is not exhaustive. Thanks for sharing all the details. Remarkable!
Jim Boyce
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