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The Revolutionary Armed forces (Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias—FAR) have traditionally been the most powerful official institution in Cuba and the central pillar sustaining the communist regime. Beginning with the stunning victory against an American sponsored exile invasion at the Bay of Pigs, the Cuban military became one of the best and most experienced fighting forces of any small nation. This report examines how traditional FAR culture has been characterized by exalted status, confidence, high morale, strict discipline, belief in the leadership of the Castro brothers, and an assertive nationalism antagonistic towards the United States. However, today, it is about a tenth of its previous maximum strength and faces an uncertain future.
Publication Date
4-2016
Disciplines
Public Affairs, Public Policy and Public Administration
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Mora, Frank; Fonseca, Brian; and Latell, Brian, "Cuban Military Culture" (2016). Research Publications. 16.
https://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/jgi_research/16
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