#US Hegemony

Cuba's 'Trickster' Legacy: A Global Force Facing an Uncertain Future

As the US appears poised to exert pressure on Cuba, this article reflects on the island nation's significant and often disruptive role on the global stage, likening its influence to the trickster archetype of Eshu. The piece examines Cuba's historical challenges to US hegemony, its internationalist solidarity, and its surprising resilience against economic embargoes, while also acknowledging its internal shortcomings.