Hemispheric Forum: Cuba's Continuing Regional Influence

Cuba continues to have a disproportional impact on the rest of Latin America well into the 21st Century. This continuing regional influence is baffling to some given Cuba's loss of its major sponsor, the Soviet Union, at the end of the Cold War. The forum attempts to explore this phenomenon by convening academics, Cuban dissidents, former and current US diplomats to answer the questions of how the island has remained such a rival to the United States and how it has gained so much leverage over countries such as Venezuela, Nicaragua, and Bolivia, as well as the factors that have made this possible.

Registration is not required to view the on-demand video. Simultaneous English-Spanish interpretation will be provided.

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NOTE: Worldwide events have prompted heightened security measures at all Department of Defense (DoD) installations. Ft. McNair is enforcing a 100% ID check, as well as increased vehicle searches, for all visitors. These measures have increased the amount of time required to enter Ft. McNair. In order to ensure the Forum begins promptly at 8:30 AM, we request you arrive between 7:30 and 8:00 AM. If you do not have a DOD issued ID (i.e. military ID, CAC card, dependent ID), you will be asked to present government-issued identification and submit a visitor access request at the Visitor Center. US citizens may present a driver's license. If you are not a US citizen, you will be required to present either your passport or an alien identification card.