Part 11/11:
Kermit Roosevelt’s adventurous pursuit to establish himself as a figure akin to his iconic grandfather resulted not only in personal ambition but unintended consequences that reshaped national and international dynamics. Operation Ajax illuminates the complex interplay of power, the drive for economic dominance, and the long-lasting impact of foreign interventions on sovereignty and democracy. From initial triumph to eventual tumult, the twists of history underscore a grievous truth: actions driven by ambition can afflict nations for decades. The story of Operation Ajax remains a poignant reminder of the costs borne from the chess-like maneuvers of politics—a legacy few would claim as honorable.