From: The Overthrow of Mohammad Mossadegh: Power, Oil, and Cold War Intrigue

How does knowledge of past covert operations shape your view of current international relations?

Learning about hidden interventions like the 1953 coup encourages critical thinking about official narratives and the complexity behind global politics.

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Research a recent news story about foreign interference and analyze it with a critical eye toward underlying motives.

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Mohammad Mossadegh nationalized Iran's oil industry in 1951, threatening British oil interests.

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The British government solicited U.S. support for the coup fearing Mossadegh's alignment with com...

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The U.S. and Britain feared Mossadegh's government might collapse, threatening Western oil supply...

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The Overthrow of Mohammad Mossadegh: Power, Oil, and Cold War Intrigue

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