CIA covert operations

CIA covert operations are secret activities undertaken by the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) to achieve national security objectives without revealing U.S. involvement. These operations can include espionage, sabotage, psychological operations, and support for foreign groups. The goal is to influence political, economic, or military conditions in other countries while maintaining plausible deniability. Though often controversial, such operations are seen as tools for protecting U.S. interests abroad, particularly during the Cold War and in regions of geopolitical significance. Covert operations require careful planning and execution to balance effectiveness with the risks of exposure.