I disagree with your disagreement - if China or Russia or EU or India where at the top they'll interfere in weak countries affairs as much as USA did/does.
If a country population and elites are unable to stand strong together, external forces (e.g. CIA) will find ways to promote foreign interests.
If a country population and elites are unable to stand strong together, external forces (e.g. CIA) will find ways to promote foreign interests.