10. Manuel Noriega, Panama (1989)
In 1989, the United States launched Operation Just Cause to depose Panamanian leader General Manuel Noriega, who had fallen out of favor with Washington due to his involvement in drug trafficking and the annulment of democratic elections. The invasion resulted in the capture of Noriega, the restoration of democratic governance, and the reassertion of U.S. influence in Panama. However, the operation was controversial, leading to civilian casualties and raising questions about U.S. interventionism. (bbc.com)
