How Chinese Radar Installations in Cuba Bring Back Memories of the 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis

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Bejucal: Located south of Havana. El Salao: Near the US naval base at Guantanamo. Wajay: This has grown considerably over the years and now has several antennas. Calabazar: Another location with multiple antennas used to intercept signals.

What Are the Alleged Chinese Radar Bases in Cuba?

Cuba's proximity to the United States makes these spy bases particularly strategic. They can intercept communications and monitor U.S. military movements, something that would be difficult to do directly from China.

How Do These Chinese Bases in Cuba Rekindle the 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis?

In 1962, the Soviet Union deployed nuclear missiles in Cuba, just 90 miles off the coast of the United States. However, this crisis must also be understood in the context of earlier tensions, including the presence of American nuclear missiles in Turkey, which directly bordered the former Soviet Union.

Parallels with the current situation:

Geographic Proximity National Security Threat U.S. Response

Major US Bases and Installations Near China:

South Korea Japan Guam Philippines

Geopolitical Consequences of Alleged Chinese Spy Bases in Cuba

Increased US military presence Impact on US-Cuba relations Escalation of information warfare International response Worsening relations between the two powers

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