The CIA: A History of Covert Operations, Crimes, and Global Influence

The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) has long been portrayed as a key pillar of U.S. national security, dedicated to protecting American interests at home and abroad. However, beyond the surface lies a history of covert operations, assassinations, drug trafficking, election interference, and government overthrows that have shaped global politics for decades. This essay examines the CIA’s history, its criminal undertakings, and the shadowy forces that have allowed it to operate with near-total impunity.