Trump still wants a winnable war: Is Cuba next?

Key Points:

• The Cuban revolution is widely regarded as a tragedy marked by unanswered questions and historical what-ifs, with perspectives on figures like Fidel Castro and Che Guevara varying greatly depending on viewpoint.
• Unlike Soviet-style regimes, Cuba’s revolution was a charismatic grassroots movement that overthrew the U.S.-backed Batista dictatorship in 1959, initially led by a radical reformer Castro who later allied with the Soviet Union due to U.S. hostility.
• Cuba became a global symbol inspiring revolutionary movements worldwide, though many such movements were eventually suppressed or became irrelevant, while Cuba itself remains entangled in a fraught relationship with the United States.
• The Trump administration, influenced by Cuban-American politicians like Marco Rubio, has renewed aggressive rhetoric and actions against Cuba, including indicting Raúl Castro and threatening regime change, despite doubts about the feasibility and wisdom of U.S. military intervention.
• While Cuba achieved significant social gains like universal education and healthcare, its authoritarian regime suppressed dissent and free expression, leaving many Cubans caught between harsh U.S. sanctions and internal political repression amid global shifts in attitudes toward socialism.