United States Policy Toward Cuba in the Post-Cold War Era
Abstract
see report The collapse of the Soviet Union has stripped the Castro regime in Cuba of its political, economic and military underpinnings. Castro has assumed a very hard line and insists he will not abandon Communism, but in view of his mounting economic problems, many now wonder whether he can survive. The United States has a multitude of interests in Cuba ranging from vital national security concerns to lesser matters such as political/ideological conflicts, human rights, immigration, and narcotics. Three basic approaches have been suggested for U.S. policy: increase the pressure; maintain the status quo; and engage in a dialogue. A careful analysis of the situation in Cuba indicates that only by promoting the peaceful transition to a democratic successor government in Cuba can U.S. long-range interests be served. An interest-based policy would have a pro- active strategy employing the full range of the instruments of statecraft to secure the political opening needed for such an outcome.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 28, 1992
- Accession Number
- ADA440820
Entities
People
- David E. Randolph
Organizations
- National War College