Foreign policy of the Cuban revolution: a legacy of resilience

Political theory studies Monday, 17:34 17-11-2025
Abstract: This article provides a comprehensive analysis of the historical foundations and ideological structure shaping the foreign policy of the Cuban Revolution, emphasizing its continuity with the nation’s long struggle for independence and sovereignty. From the legacy of the Mambí Army, the republican resistance, and José Martí’s ideal of national unity, Cuban diplomacy first emerged as a tool to seek recognition from the Latin American community. After the January 1959 Revolution, this policy was systematically consolidated, oriented toward building an independent, sovereign diplomacy grounded in the core principles of international law, such as non-interference, sovereign equality, peace promotion, and solidarity for development. Influenced by Marxist thought and Cuba’s unique geostrategic position, the country became an active player in international affairs, including the Missile Crisis, the Non-Aligned Movement, and solidarity campaigns in Africa, Latin America, and Asia. The study particularly underscores the central role of Cuba’s struggle against the U.S. economic and financial blockade—a policy that has caused severe harm to the Cuban people’s livelihood. The article also highlights Cuba’s consistent foreign policy positions on the global stage: rejecting all forms of hegemony and intervention, demanding the return of Guantánamo, safeguarding sovereignty, and advocating for a multipolar, fair, and democratic world order.

Source: Journal of Political Theory and Communication, Issue 9/2025

Prof, Rogelio Sierra Diaz

Rasul Roa Garci'a Academy of International Relations, Cuba

Three pillars for developing a high-quality, sustainable, and humane journalism workforce to meet the demands of the era of national rise

Abstract: For nearly a century, Vietnam’s revolutionary press has accompanied the nation’s struggles for independence, freedom, renovation, and development. In the present stage when the entire nation is rising to enter a new era, the digital era, the era of deep integration and sustainable development, the press faces new, historically significant demands. Journalism must now develop “breakthroughs,” advance “straight into modernity,” and become a driving force for social progress, shaping the future, leading social change, and spreading the values of truth, goodness, and beauty. It must help build social consensus and promote a more humane and progressive society. To fulfill this mission, journalists themselves are the key factor. Press agencies and training institutions need to design and implement strategies to develop a generation of journalists who embody high quality, creativity, and humanity.

Foreign policy of the Cuban revolution: a legacy of resilience

Foreign policy of the Cuban revolution: a legacy of resilience

Political theory studies 17:34 17-11-2025 2 tuần trước

Abstract: This article provides a comprehensive analysis of the historical foundations and ideological structure shaping the foreign policy of the Cuban Revolution, emphasizing its continuity with the nation’s long struggle for independence and sovereignty. From the legacy of the Mambí Army, the republican resistance, and José Martí’s ideal of national unity, Cuban diplomacy first emerged as a tool to seek recognition from the Latin American community. After the January 1959 Revolution, this policy was systematically consolidated, oriented toward building an independent, sovereign diplomacy grounded in the core principles of international law, such as non-interference, sovereign equality, peace promotion, and solidarity for development. Influenced by Marxist thought and Cuba’s unique geostrategic position, the country became an active player in international affairs, including the Missile Crisis, the Non-Aligned Movement, and solidarity campaigns in Africa, Latin America, and Asia. The study particularly underscores the central role of Cuba’s struggle against the U.S. economic and financial blockade—a policy that has caused severe harm to the Cuban people’s livelihood. The article also highlights Cuba’s consistent foreign policy positions on the global stage: rejecting all forms of hegemony and intervention, demanding the return of Guantánamo, safeguarding sovereignty, and advocating for a multipolar, fair, and democratic world order.

Practice of the law on Grassroots Democracy Implementation in Vietnam today

Practice of the law on Grassroots Democracy Implementation in Vietnam today

Political theory studies 17:36 17-11-2025 2 tuần trước

Abstract: The 2022 Law on Grassroots Democracy Implementation marks significant progress in democracy generally and grassroots democracy particularly in Vietnam. After nearly two years of implementation, many results have been achieved. However, limitations remain, and new issues have arisen. Therefore, identifying solutions (in terms of awareness, institutions, resources, and implementation) to effectively practice the Law on Grassroots Democracy Implementation in Vietnam today is of important and necessary significance.

Some suggestive references on values of modern political theories for Vietnam

Some suggestive references on values of modern political theories for Vietnam

Political theory studies 23:51 05-08-2025 4 tháng trước

Abstract: Through new insights into theoretical thinking that our Party has achieved in the renewal process, the article proposes some ideas about theoretical thinking by referring to the values of modern political theories, including: affirming the correctness and necessity of continuing the country's renewal process in the direction of socialism; perspectives and models of market-oriented socialist economic development; affirming the necessity of innovation and enhancing the role of the state; building new awareness of the social policy system and in Party building work; building and improving legal corridors towards transparency and openness; strengthening interaction between the Party, central and local governments with political and social organizations, social organizations to consolidate unity in the political system; promoting the role of public opinion and mass media in Vietnam.