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   The Cuban Military:
An Economic Force
 
 
uba's military, once known for "exporting revolution," has undergone a transformation since the end of the Cold War. Its new mission is the fight for Cuba's economic survival. The military is now deeply involved in national development, from hotels to agriculture to business ventures with foreign companies. How will this affect Cuba's future? Join America's Defense Monitor for a behind-the-scenes look at the evolution of one of the world's last communist militaries.

Featured Experts:

Major General Edward Atkeson, U.S. Army (Ret.)
Association of the U.S. Army

Dr. Alberto Coll
U.S. Naval War College

Admiral David Chandler, U.S. Navy (Ret.)
U.S. Naval War College

Dr. Phyllis Greene Walker
Author, "Challenges Facing the Cuban Military"

Jim Woods
Senior negotiator, Cuban withdrawal from Africa

Produced: January 16, 2000
Running Time: 29 minutes
Show Number: 1319
Special Funding Provided by the Christopher Reynolds Foundation

Price: $39
Internet Discount: $29
 

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