Cuba and Marxism

Paper Summary:

The paper focuses on the Marxist theory, which is considered to be the explanatory context for the Cuban Revolution, and applies this theory to the events that took place in Cuba. The paper examines the Marxist views on the present situation in the country, taking into account the expected change of leadership in Havana.

Outline:
Introduction
Theoretical aspects of Marxism
The Cuban Revolution
Marxist views on Cuba
Conclusion

From the Paper:

"Cuba can be seen as one of the most important countries in Latin America and an influential actor on the international scene. This is largely due to the fact that its political system as well as its geographical position has made it a crucial neighbor for the strongest country in the world, the United States. The role of the Cuban Republic in the region as well as in the world is often described and analyzed in comparison with the US and, consequently with the democratic system of government. From this perspective, Cuba is seen as a state with few democratic institutions and is somewhat opposition with the flow of the globalised world. This can be said to be the result of the way in which internal and foreign politics is conducted, as well as the stand often taken by the Cuban authorities in respect to the major issues of our world."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Calvocoressi, Peter. World politics since 1945. Budapest: Open Society Institute, 1996.
• CNN. "Raul Castro chosen as Cuba's new president". CNN World. 2008. http://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/americas/02/24/cuba.nextpresident/index.html (accessed 24 February 2008)
• Dunleavy, Patrick, and Brendan O'Leary. Theories of the state. the Politics of Liberal Democracy. London and New York: Macmillan and Meredith, 1987.
• Harris, Richard L. "Marxism and the Transition to Socialism in Latin America". Latin American Perspectives, Vol. 15, No. 1, Transition to Socialism. 1988, pp. 7-53.
• Hobsbawm, Eric. The Age of extremes. (New York: Vintage, 1996).

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