These materials focus on two of the most famous covert action operations since the Second World War ...

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These materials focus on two of the most famous covert action operations since the Second World War involving the 1953 coup in Iran and the 1961 Bay of Pigs invasion of Cuba. What conclusions can we draw from these cases about the risks and benefits of covert action? In the case of the Iran operation, why do you think this operation remains so controversial today even in academic circles? Read: Ray Takeyh, “The Coup Against Democracy That Wasn’t,” Commentary,Links to an external site.December 2021. Watch: “Operation Ajax,” PBS, American Experience, Clip: Season 34, Episode 5. "Bay of Pigs Invasion: Lessons Learned," Council on Foreign Relations. 2012. Extended Knowledge : This article questions whether the Trump Administration’s decision to kill the head of the Iranian Quds Force while in Iraq was legal or justifiable. Karen J. Greenberg, “Killing Qassim Suleimani was IIlegal. And Predictable.” Links to an external site.New York TimesLinks to an external site., January 6, 2020. How to approach case study work in this course: Read and watch the case study materials. The case studies have been chosen as the most relevant and impactful examples of course topics. Answer prompt 1 and either prompt 2 or 3 below in Canvas by Thursday before moving to the YellowDig Discussions. The Yellowdig Discussion will ask you dig deeper into the cases and further Answer prompt 1 and either prompt 2 or 3: After finishing the case study, what questions do you still have about its place in the modern U.S. intelligence community? What element is prompting this question for you? Answer a colleague’s question from your own perspective. There are no right or wrong answers. Find another case study or resource related to your, or your classmates’, questions and expand on its relevance. Important: Use a line break between the two sections you select for easy distinction. Bold any key words or topics and be specific about the topic, subject or question you are writing about. Reply