Cuban Civil-Military Relations.

Abstract

In 1959 Castro dismantled the Cuban Army and established from the bottom up a revolutionary army and militia to support the new government. For at least 20 years the army and the party thought as one. Beginning in 1980, cracks in the system began to develop when Castro changed the military's doctrine and organization. Problems continue today with the military seeking a viable mission in a time of severe economic constraint. Huntington, Janowitz and Moskos have written a great deal on civil-military relation theories. Applying these theories to Cuba can provide us a better understanding of Cuban civil-military relations the last 38 years and insights into future relations.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 07, 1997
Accession Number
ADA326533

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People

  • James M. Browne

Organizations

  • United States Army War College

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  • Biomedical
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

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  • Commerce
  • Doctrine
  • Education
  • Employment
  • Governments
  • Instructors
  • Military Personnel
  • Military Reserves
  • Military Training
  • Militia
  • National Security
  • New York
  • Political Systems
  • Students
  • United States
  • Universities
  • War Colleges

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  • East Asian Political and Security Studies within the Soviet Union
  • Military History of the United States in the 20th Century.