The Origin STORY of U.S. Led Regime Change

An award-winning interactive graphic novel revealing how a 1953 CIA coup in Iran became a blueprint for global politics today.
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THE ROOTS OF MODERN REGIME CHANGE WERE PLANTED IN 1953.

Operation Ajax examines the origins of modern U.S.-led regime change through the 1953 CIA-backed coup in Iran, a turning point that reshaped how power, influence, and intervention would be exercised for decades to come.

The strategies and consequences first set in motion in 1953 reappeared across regions and generations, shaping political outcomes and instability that still define global affairs today — including most recently in Venezuela.

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210 interactive pages now available on All Screens

The project weaves together moving illustrated storytelling and dynamic audio, creating a groundbreaking cinematic reading experience.

Rebuilt for the open web as a fully responsive online experience, Operation Ajax can be enjoyed on your favorite device.

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Operation Ajax has been published as a full color graphic novel – widely used in classrooms as an educational resource for college level curriculum.

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