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Fidel Castro: Controversies Over his Political Vision- What American Political Elites Should Know About the Shaping of Cuban Politics
Description
The purpose of this thesis is to outline the different and often contentious arguments that surround the ideological outcome of the Cuban Revolution. Especially now that United States policy makers and diplomats are considering renegotiating trade and political agreements with Cuba, it is important to have a clearer idea as to whether Fidel Castro was an idealist or opportunist, and which of these profiles American diplomats should base their assumptions of Cuban leadership on. My thesis proposes the following argument: That much of the controversy surrounding Castro's personality is contentious and falls within extremes. He is neither devil nor angel; that is, he is neither purely idealistic nor wholly opportunistic. Assessments of his personality fall somewhere in between these two positions. Further, diplomatic strategies formulated by American policy makers should take into account the subtleties in determining whom the figure Fidel Castro really is. And, any proposed changes in policy must take into account the complexities of Castro's leadership style and of the way this style forms the legacy and context in what current and future Cuban leadership will approach negotiations between the United States over political and trade relations.
Date Created
2014-05
Contributors
- Breeden, Mary Margaret (Author)
- Mitchell, Michael (Thesis director)
- Hinojosa, Magda (Committee member)
- Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor)
- School of Politics and Global Studies (Contributor)
- School of Social Transformation (Contributor)
- School of Public Affairs (Contributor)
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49 pages
Language
eng
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In Copyright
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Academic Year 2013-2014
Handle
https://hdl.handle.net/2286/R.I.22721
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