There's an argument that unpopular military rulers are beneficial to American foreign interests. Essentially, they are more reliant on US military aid (which bo

There's an argument that unpopular military rulers are beneficial to American foreign interests. Essentially, they are more reliant on US military aid (which boosts the Mil-Ind Complex) to ensure a continued hold on power. Any ruler who was actually popular with their own people would be less pliable.