Iraq, Libya, Afghanistan, Bangladesh and now Syria, the list of nations now in chaos after the fall of its governments is growing. There is a common pattern to the beginning of political storms in all these nations, which is the external interference in their domestic affairs by the United States. This model of toppling governments and replacing it with friendly options have failed everywhere. But the US is not reluctant to meddle with the affairs of other nations and especially when it comes to Asia, where they have geopolitical interests. This article is an attempt to understand the involvement of America behind the political turmoil in various nations which is rarely discussed in the public sphere.
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About the Author
Ganesh Puthur is a recipient of the Yuva Puraskar by Sahitya Akademi for his poetry collection ‘Achchante Alamara.’ His poems have also appeared in popular publications such as The Muse India and Borderless Journal. He holds a Master’s degree in History from the University of Hyderabad and graduated with a Bachelors from NSS Hindu College, Changanassery. He is also a political analyst and writes articles on international relations, Indian politics and history.
