The capture or removal of a sitting head of state is one of the most consequential acts in international politics. It reshapes power at home, alters diplomatic relations, and raises hard questions about sovereignty and international law. According to published records and analysed information, only a small number of national leaders have ever been captured or forcibly removed in operations involving the United States. Each case unfolded under different political and military circumstances, but together they offer insight into how power is exercised during moments of global crisis.

Source: The Star January 07, 2026 10:11 UTC