I think it's worth pointing out that every color revolution is coopting a legitimate movement. Western powers can't brainwash hundreds of thousands or millions of people to go out and protest for no reason. What they do is buy the leadership and shape the narrative to direct those movements towards their ends.
The most organized component of society will wind up taking over when shit hits the fan. Creating "civil society" institutions is a good investment for regime changers. Much cheaper than arming someone.
I think it's worth pointing out that every color revolution is coopting a legitimate movement. Western powers can't brainwash hundreds of thousands or millions of people to go out and protest for no reason. What they do is buy the leadership and shape the narrative to direct those movements towards their ends.
The most organized component of society will wind up taking over when shit hits the fan. Creating "civil society" institutions is a good investment for regime changers. Much cheaper than arming someone.