A comprehensive and fully documented 14,000 word exposition of why Cuba cannot be labeled a state sponsor of international terrorism.
Cuba and international terrorism
Wayne Smith and Anya Landau have expanded
and updated their research on Cuba and the
question of international terrorism. This version
is far longer, more detailed and documented
than the previous edition. Smith and Landau
intend to continually update the material as the
events warrant. The previous version comprised
5,000 words. This one is over 14,000 words.
It contains comprehensive references and links
to material accessible on the internet. It will be
of incalculable value to all who want to marshall
and present the facts about Cuba's record in
this area. Readers of these messages should
study this document carefully.
In the aftermath of the terrorist attacks on the
WTC and Pentagon on 9-11, the extremist
right-wing minority of the Cuban American
community has been shrieking that Cuba is
a terrorist state and should remain on the
US-promulgated list of states it accuses of
terrorism. This document could not be more
timely or valuable.
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November 7, 2001
Dear Colleagues,
We have just released an extensive report
on Cuba and the question of international
terrorism, which we think you will find most
useful. The report is based on research
from more than eighty-five sources and
seeks to contextualize Cuba policy in light
of recent events that have shifted the nation's
focus from domestic to foreign policy.
In addition to addressing the question of
whether Cuba is a "terrorist nation," the
paper also documents in great detail the
longstanding history of terror and intimidation--
that continues today--among the most extreme
of Cuban exiles living in Miami and elsewhere
in the United States. U.S. policy toward Cuba
must face this unpleasant reality not only in its
policy toward Cuba, but in order to maintain
credibility in urging all nations to take a clear
stand on terrorism.
We will continue our research and update
this paper as events unfold.
Sincerely,
Wayne S. Smith
Senior Fellow
Anya K. Landau
Associate
Center for International Policy
1755 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20036
Tel 202.232.3317
Fax 202.232.3440
http://www.ciponline.org