Understanding the Place of Cuban Internationalism

For this issue of the International Journal of Cuban Studies we have selected three articles that explore dimensions of Cuba's unique approach to the international development landscape. The term 'Cuban internationalism' encompasses the country's broad approach to dynamic global relations that intersect economic trade, bilateral diplomacy, and social development. The authors in this issue are all careful to avoid the terminology of diplomacy, outreach or aid as the sole defining characteristics of Cuba's international relations. To us, this signifies an important recognition in the Cuban studies literature about how Cuba connects to the world. It is a mix between securing the nation's own interests, while providing valuable cooperation abroad. It follows the idea of soft power, as the ability to hold international influence through constructive engagement rather than military prowess. Cooperation is not purely philanthropic as the internationalisation of health and other sectors such as sport, agriculture and education, has noticeable benefits to the Cuban economy. At the same time Cuba's outreach to countries like Timor-Leste comes with minimal economic gain. Cuban internationalism encompasses this complex, and at times seemingly contradictory, mix of economic gain, opportunism, outreach, philanthropy, aid, solidarity and cooperation. It is perhaps one of the most uniquely integrated approaches to foreign relations in the world

Development aid · Development economics · Diplomacy · Economic growth · Economics · Foreign policy · International relations · International trade · Internationalization · Outreach · Political economy · Political science · Politics · Sociology · Solidarity · Cuban History and Society · Law

• Strategic Socialism. The Updating of Cuba’s Model

  M Hrubec•Human Affairs•2023

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