from WILL COOPER in Washington, USA
Special contributor
WASHINGTON, (CAJ News) – GROWING tensions between the Cuba and the United States have reignited global criticism of Washington’s long-standing treatment of the Caribbean island, with many countries accusing the United States of decades of economic bullying, political intimidation and destabilisation.
The latest dispute emerged after Cuba had discussed possible drone attacks against US targets, including Guantanamo Bay and parts of Florida.
Cuban authorities dismissed the allegations as fabricated claims intended to create a pretext for military aggression against Havana.
Cuban officials insist the island poses no threat to the United States and argue that Cuba itself remains under economic and political attack through sanctions and blockades that have existed since the 1960s.
The decades-long US embargo has severely damaged Cuba’s economy, contributing to shortages of fuel, medicine, food and electricity.
Recent reports indicate the country is facing one of its worst energy crises in years, with prolonged blackouts and mounting pressure on hospitals and public services.
Analysts and activists worldwide increasingly argue that the continued isolation of Cuba reflects a dangerous abuse of power by larger nations against smaller states, especially Washington.
Critics believe the United States’ economic warfare and threats of military intervention on Cuba undermine international law, global stability and sovereign equality among nations.
Former Smithsonian Institution official James Early accused Washington of attempting to overthrow the Cuban government by “starving the Cuban people” through restrictions on medicine, food and fuel supplies.
He also criticised the role of senior US officials in driving hostile policy towards Havana.
The situation has intensified broader concerns over what critics describe as an increasingly aggressive foreign policy by the administration of Donald Trump.
International observers have raised alarm over escalating tensions involving Iran, trade disputes with China, threats towards Greenland, and growing friction with allies in Europe and Latin America.
Political experts warn that continued reliance on sanctions, intimidation and confrontation risks isolating the United States diplomatically while pushing smaller nations towards alternative alliances such as BRICS and the broader Global South movement.
Many governments and international organisations continue calling for dialogue, peaceful coexistence and respect for sovereignty rather than economic coercion and military threats.
Observers caution that unchecked global power projection could deepen geopolitical divisions, weaken trust in international institutions and fuel long-term instability across the world.
For many countries, Cuba’s struggle has become symbolic of resistance against external domination and the importance of defending national sovereignty in an increasingly divided world.
– CAJ News