You are correct that global political manoeuvring is rarely a straight forward case of just one country involved. Countries come together when it suits them and

You are correct that global political manoeuvring is rarely a straight forward case of just one country involved. Countries come together when it suits them and oppose each other just as readily. The US does sometimes come under unfair criticism for being the cause of all evil, when the reality is a lot more nuanced, but when you are sitting on top the pile, everyone is gunning for you. However, as the parent comment pointed out, the US has been "involved" in many coups / destabilising existing governments. Do you think the US would help out in French / British coups if it wasn't in their interest?