So what exactly other mechanisms do they have that are not sanctioned or radioactive? Duffel bags of cash, like another comment suggested? Please don't be ridiculous about a serious topic.
> Kicking out a government resembles a coup scenario, and if the next government doesn't want to be democratic, you are SOL.
Yes, that's a bit of a gamble. Perhaps another democratic country could help establish a democratic government (it worked in Ukraine) instead of doing the opposite of that and providing technology that enriches the authoritative one.