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Thanks to Cuba, Russia is a growing threat to the U.S.

 *By Jaime Suchlicki The recent visit to Cuba and the Caribbean by a contingent of Russian naval war vessels and submarines indicates Russia’s growing displeasure with the U.S. military policy and support for Ukraine. Russian President Vladimir Putin has suggested that Moscow could take asymmetrical steps if Western countries were to supply Ukraine with weapons …

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CHECK MATE ISRAEL?

* By Jaime Suchlicki As the smoke of Hamas’ unprovoked brutal attack against Israel on October 7 begins to dissipate, a new critical reality emerges. The Hamas invasion was designed primarily to entice an Israeli invasion of Gaza that would entangle the Israeli army in that territory while Iran and Hezbollah launch a massive attack …

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THERE MIGHT BE ANOTHER CUBAN MISSILE CRISIS ON THE HORIZON

* By Jaime Suchlicki In 1962, the Soviet Union surreptitiously introduced nuclear missiles into Cuba bringing the world close to a nuclear holocaust. The United States blockaded Cuba and forced the Soviets to withdraw their missiles.  After several tense days, the crisis was over. The Soviets sought to change the balance of power in the …

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ECONOMIC CHANGES FOR A SUCCESSFUL CUBA TRANSITION

Note: Under the auspices of the George W. Bush administration and in the hope that Cuba’s transition to a democratic society would develop within a short time, a major project was started in the 1990s at the University of Miami on Cuba’s need to transition from totalitarianism toward democracy. Some 24 studies were undertaken for …

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WHAT CHALLENGES FACE CUBA’S LEADER IN HIS SECOND TERM?

   *  By Jaime Suchlicki The next five years in Cuba under the leadership of recently reelected “President” Miguel Díaz-Canel will likely follow the disastrous five years of his first administration.  The economy will continue to deteriorate, repression and migration will increase and unhappiness among Cubans will deepen with growing demonstrations and opposition to the …

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LATIN AMERICAN SECURITY CONCERNS

(Proceedings of a Seminar in Washington, D.C.) CONTRIBUTORS: DAVID M. MIZRACHIAMBASSADOR [RET]. LINO GUTIÉRREZDISTINGUISHED PROFESSOR EMERITUS JAIME SUCHLICKI ANDREW I. RUDMANBRUCE ZAGARIS, ESQ. EDITORS: PROFESSOR YONAH ALEXANDER PROFESSOR DON WALLACE, JR. NOTICES Latin America continues to confront multiple political, social, economic, health and security concerns, including populist leadership, corruption, criminal activities, terrorism, and human rights abuses that threaten …

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