21 Insane CIA Operations You've Probably Never Heard Of

The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) is the United States' principal intelligence agency. It is responsible for gathering, analyzing, and disseminating national security information from around the world. The CIA has been involved in a wide range of operations over the years, some of which are more well-known than others.

Secret CIA: 21 Insane CIA Operations That You’ve Probably Never Heard of

by Bill O'Neill

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In this article, we will take a look at 21 of the most insane CIA operations that you've probably never heard of. These operations are a testament to the CIA's creativity and willingness to go to great lengths to achieve its objectives.

1. Project MKUltra

Project MKUltra was a CIA mind control program that was conducted from the 1950s to the 1970s. The program involved the use of drugs, hypnosis, and other techniques to manipulate people's minds.

Project MKUltra was one of the most controversial CIA operations in history. It was eventually shut down after it was revealed that the program had caused serious harm to its subjects.

2. Operation Gladio

Operation Gladio was a CIA program that involved the creation of secret armies in Western Europe. These armies were intended to be used to fight against communism in the event of a Soviet invasion.

Operation Gladio was a controversial program that has been linked to a number of terrorist attacks in Europe. The program was eventually shut down in the 1990s.

3. Project Azorian

Project Azorian was a CIA operation that involved the recovery of a sunken Soviet submarine from the ocean floor. The submarine was carrying nuclear missiles, and the CIA was concerned that the Soviets might be able to recover them.

Project Azorian was a highly complex and expensive operation. It took the CIA years to successfully recover the submarine.

4. Operation Condor

Operation Condor was a CIA program that involved the assassination of political opponents in Latin America. The program was conducted in cooperation with the military dictatorships in the region.

Operation Condor was a brutal and effective program. It resulted in the deaths of thousands of people.

5. Operation Phoenix

Operation Phoenix was a CIA program that involved the assassination of suspected Viet Cong operatives in South Vietnam. The program was conducted in cooperation with the South Vietnamese government.

Operation Phoenix was a controversial program that has been linked to the deaths of thousands of civilians.

6. Operation Mongoose

Operation Mongoose was a CIA program that involved the assassination of Fidel Castro. The program was conducted in cooperation with the Cuban exile community.

Operation Mongoose was an unsuccessful program. Castro survived numerous assassination attempts.

7. Operation Cyclone

Operation Cyclone was a CIA program that involved the support of the mujahideen in Afghanistan. The program was conducted in cooperation with the Pakistani government.

Operation Cyclone was a successful program. The mujahideen eventually defeated the Soviet Union in Afghanistan.

8. Operation Timber Sycamore

Operation Timber Sycamore was a CIA program that involved the support of the Contras in Nicaragua. The program was conducted in cooperation with the Reagan administration.

Operation Timber Sycamore was a controversial program. It was eventually shut down after it was revealed that the Contras were involved in human rights abuses.

9. Operation Desert Storm

Operation Desert Storm was a CIA program that involved the support of the Iraqi opposition in the lead-up to the Gulf War. The program was conducted in cooperation with the Kuwaiti government.

Operation Desert Storm was a successful program. The Iraqi opposition played a key role in the overthrow of Saddam Hussein.

10. Operation Iraqi Freedom

Operation Iraqi Freedom was a CIA program that involved the support of the Iraqi opposition in the lead-up to the Iraq War. The program was conducted in cooperation with the Bush administration.

Operation Iraqi Freedom was a controversial program. It was eventually shut down after it was revealed that the Iraqi opposition had exaggerated its capabilities.

11. Operation Enduring Freedom

Operation Enduring Freedom was a CIA program that involved the support of the Afghan government in the lead-up to the War in Afghanistan. The program was conducted in cooperation with the Karzai administration.

Operation Enduring Freedom was a successful program. The Afghan government played a key role in the defeat of the Taliban.

12. Operation Neptune Spear

Operation Neptune Spear was a CIA program that involved the assassination of Osama bin Laden. The program was conducted in cooperation with the Obama administration.

Operation Neptune Spear was a successful program. Bin Laden was killed in a raid on his compound in Abbottabad, Pakistan.

13. Operation Fast and Furious

Operation Fast and Furious was a CIA program that involved the sale of illegal firearms to Mexican drug cartels. The program was conducted in cooperation with the ATF.

Operation Fast and Furious was a controversial program. It was eventually shut down after it was revealed that the program had led to the deaths of U.S. citizens.

14. Operation Benghazi

Operation Benghazi was a CIA program that involved the support of the Libyan rebel

Secret CIA: 21 Insane CIA Operations That You’ve Probably Never Heard of

by Bill O'Neill

4.2 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	2701 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	161 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

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