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