The cia participated in the cold war by design efficient weapon systems carry out secret operations in other countries spying on the soviet union the president determine form policy

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carry out secret operations in other countries

CIA was famous at that time for having top secret black operation missions throughout many countries where revolts were happening such as Cuba, Nicaragua, and many other Latin American, South American, and Asian countries. It is believed that they even sometimes operated without the knowledge of the presidents.