Cuba: The Capital of 21st Century Communism - United States Department of State
Summary: This report examines the Cuban regime's decades-long strategy of subversion, espionage, and ideological warfare against the United States, arguing that Havana has become the global capital of a modern, radicalized form of communism.
The report outlines the history of the Cuban revolutionary state, characterizing it as a unique actor that has waged a sustained, irregular war against the United States since 1959. Unlike traditional Soviet-style communism, the Cuban model is described as being built around 'Third Worldism' and a fundamental opposition to Western civilization. The document details how Cuba cultivated a global network of activists, intellectuals, and militant groups, providing support for insurgencies and domestic radical movements within the U.S. It argues that while the Soviet model collapsed, the Cuban ideological project has achieved significant influence in contemporary leftist circles, positioning Havana as the primary center for modern revolutionary radicalism.
Document outline
1. I. The Revolutionary State 2. II. Birth of a New Left 3. Participating Organizations in the Tricontinental Conference (1966)