Cognitive Warfare at America's Edge

The piece argues that Cuba remains a central actor in modern ideological conflict, using influence, espionage, and narrative control rather than traditional military power. It frames the State Department’s report as evidence that Havana has spent decades shaping political movements across the Americas and inside the United States. The article’s core claim is that this influence campaign is a form of “cognitive warfare” that poses a security threat beyond Cuba’s size or economic strength.