Details

Subject(s)

• United States—Foreign relations—Cuba [Browse]
• Cuba—Foreign relations—United States [Browse]

Related name

• United States. Department of State [Browse]
• United States. Air Force [Browse]
• Rand Corporation [Browse]

Series

• R (Rand Corporation). [More in this series]
• R (Rand Corporation)

Summary note

Cuba poses a threat that could, if unchecked, fundamentally alter the U.S. geostrategic position in the Caribbean Basin and cause severe problems in the event of a U.S.-Soviet conflict elsewhere. The complex dimensions of this challenge make effective, viable policy options toward the Cuban government imperative, but elusive. This report proposes a strategy for gaining and applying leverage over Castro to bring about needed changes in Cuban foreign policy. Part 1 of the study provides the background against which a new Cuban strategy must emerge. Part 2 discusses a possible leverage strategy against Cuba and demonstrates how it could exploit the Castro regime's vulnerabilities and core interests. The military dimensions of the plan are assessed and specific military policies are proposed. The report elaborates the additional political, economic, and diplomatic policies needed to ensure an effective strategy. Potential problems and questions for future study are identified.

Notes

"R-2954-DOS/AF." "Prepared for the Department of State and the United States Air Force." This research was conducted under RAND's Project Air Force "September 1982."

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