By José R. Cabañas Rodríguez on September 17, 2026, from Havana
On September 14, news broke that the government of Austria—the host country of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)—had reportedly denied entry to its territory, under pressure from the United States, to Mr. Mahammad Eslami, Iran’s vice president and head of its nuclear agency, who was set to represent his country at the international organization’s annual General Conference. (more…)
By José Ramón Cabañas Rodríguez on September 18, 2026
Marcoism
References to McCarthyism or Reaganomics marked eras of political or economic thought in the United States, reflecting the agenda of the ruling (or dominant) groups, even though the figures who took historical credit by lending their names to these movements did not exactly possess the intellectual caliber that would have made them worthy of such recognition. (more…)
By José R. Cabañas Rodríguez on September 10, 2026
foto: Bill Hackwell
Introduction
To understand Fidel Castro’s contribution to political science—and, in particular, to the field of international relations, especially regarding Cuba’s ties with the United States—one must begin with the legacy of the work and practice of José Martí, the Cuban national hero, and the influence he had on Castro’s thought and actions. (more…)
By José R. Cabañas Rodríguez on June 6, 2026 from Havana
We are living in a political era in which the succession of real or virtual events forces non-professional consumers of information into a recurring forgetfulness of history and an inability to foresee the future. (more…)
By José R. Cabañas Rodríguez on May 27, 2026 from Havana
March 22, 2016, President Barack Obama enjoys a baseball game with Raul Castro in Havana.
The statements made on May 20 by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, along with the decision by the so-called Department of Justice to file charges against former Cuban President Raúl Castro Ruz, were just two of the “news items” that in recent days have contributed to building a case against Cuba, which would eventually be used as a pretext to launch military action against the island. (more…)
By Carlos Ciaño Zanetti, May 23, 2026 from Havana
May 22, 2026 thousands of Cubans gather at the anti imperialist tribunal in a show of support for Raul Castro. foto: Enrique Gonzalez
When, in previous years, there was talk of possible military action by the United States against Cuba, some pointed to the lack of public readiness—a requirement that, except in extreme situations, is always taken into account to try to justify aggression and secure some level of support for it. At this time, there is sufficient evidence that the U.S. government is in an advanced stage of preparing international and domestic public opinion for a military adventure against Cuba. (more…)
Introduction by Dr. José Ramón Cabañas, director of the Center for International Policy Research (CIPI) on May 8, 2026
Emilio Cueto Suarez, Foto: Ismael Francisco/ Cubadebate
Regular readers of materials produced by Cuba’s Center for International Policy Research (CIPI) will recall that issue 013 (New Era) of the journal Cuadernos de Nuestra América was dedicated to scientific exchange between Cuba and the United States. This volume is the only one to date that has been translated in its entirety into English. Given the success of that project, we at the center decided to prepare a similar one dedicated to cultural exchange between the two countries. We were in the process of reaching out to potential authors when the current U.S. administration took office, which has sought, among other impossible goals, to sever and disregard all ties between the two nations and peoples. (more…)
By Ed Newman on April 30, 2026
Jose Cabanas
Radio Havana Cuba brings you a special interview with Cuban diplomat José Ramón Cabañas. Serving in Cuban diplomatic missions for nearly 40 years, Cabañas is currently the Director of the Center for International Policy Research (CIPI), based here in Havana. (more…)