The Trump administration’s indictment of former Cuban president Raul Castro and sanctions on his successor, Miguel Diaz-Canel, suggest Washington now views regime change in Havana as a viable policy objective.This adds to Cuba’s mounting woes. The fall of Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro in January severed the subsidised oil lifeline that had long kept the island nation afloat, plunging Cuba into its worst socio-economic crisis since the 1990s.For most countries, this is a distant problem. For Vietnam, it is a test of friendship, resolve and foreign policy judgment.
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SAT · 2026-06-20 · 07:00 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0620-85919
NSR-2026-0620-85919Analysis·EN·Political Strategy
When the US comes for Cuba, what can Vietnam do?
The Trump administration's actions, including indicting Raul Castro and sanctioning Miguel Diaz-Canel, indicate a US policy objective of regime change in Cuba. This exacerbates Cuba's existing difficulties, particularly after Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro's fall severed a crucial subsidized oil supply.
Nguyen Khac Giang,Le Hong HiepSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-06-20 · 07:00 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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The Trump administration's actions, including indicting Raul Castro and sanctioning Miguel Diaz-Canel, indicate a US policy objective of regime change in Cuba. This exacerbates Cuba's existing difficulties, particularly after Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro's fall severed a crucial subsidized oil supply. This situation presents a significant challenge for Vietnam, testing its diplomatic capabilities and foreign policy. The article frames this as a critical moment for Vietnam to demonstrate its commitment to its friendship with Cuba and its own resolve.
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The fall of Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro severed Cuba's subsidized oil lifeline.
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Cuba is experiencing its worst socio-economic crisis since the 1990s.
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The Trump administration's actions suggest Washington views regime change in Havana as a viable policy objective.
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For Vietnam, Cuba's crisis presents a test of friendship, resolve, and foreign policy judgment.
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cuba's socio-economic crisis
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