It’s intriguing to observe the unfolding geopolitical chessboard. With China allegedly operating a spy base in Cuba since 2019, and now negotiations for a joint military training facility, it seems the legacy of the Cold War is echoing into the 21st century, with the game pieces shifting and alliances being redrawn. A testament to the intricate and ever-evolving nature of global politics.
Unfortunately that ship may have already sailed. We tried, however in light of these actions, the Cuban government may see us as too unreliable to stake their future on. Hence their subsequent buy-in on China.
Won’t happen without major political changes in the US and/or the outright end of the current government in Cuba.
Most Americans don’t really care about foreign policy, and even fewer care about Cuba policy in particular. But almost all the ones that do care about US policy towards Cuba happen to live in south Florida and have been loyal republican voters since they or their families came here after the revolution. There’s basically no political upside for anyone to loosening restrictions, and nothing but upside for Republicans pandering to the Cuban expatriate community.
The incentives are completely set up to keep the status quo in place.
It’s intriguing to observe the unfolding geopolitical chessboard. With China allegedly operating a spy base in Cuba since 2019, and now negotiations for a joint military training facility, it seems the legacy of the Cold War is echoing into the 21st century, with the game pieces shifting and alliances being redrawn. A testament to the intricate and ever-evolving nature of global politics.
Which is why the US should try and mend relations with the island.
Unfortunately that ship may have already sailed. We tried, however in light of these actions, the Cuban government may see us as too unreliable to stake their future on. Hence their subsequent buy-in on China.
Oh I know. Elections have consequences, something people apparently needed to see for themselves.
Won’t happen without major political changes in the US and/or the outright end of the current government in Cuba.
Most Americans don’t really care about foreign policy, and even fewer care about Cuba policy in particular. But almost all the ones that do care about US policy towards Cuba happen to live in south Florida and have been loyal republican voters since they or their families came here after the revolution. There’s basically no political upside for anyone to loosening restrictions, and nothing but upside for Republicans pandering to the Cuban expatriate community.
The incentives are completely set up to keep the status quo in place.