An international fleet celebrates the 60th anniversary of the Chinese Navy April 23 was an exciting day. A total of 21 visiting naval ships from 14 countries had come to China’s port city of iQingdao, eastern Shandon...An international fleet celebrates the 60th anniversary of the Chinese Navy April 23 was an exciting day. A total of 21 visiting naval ships from 14 countries had come to China’s port city of iQingdao, eastern Shandong Province, to take part in a fleet review to mark the 60th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Navy. It is the first time that the PLA Navy parade has been held on such a large scale with displays of 25 naval vessels and 31 aircraft of the Chinese Navy, including two nuclear-powered submarines.展开更多
Historically,the Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias(FARs)of Cuba have held an important role since 1959.In this paper,we offer some ideas regarding the FAR political and economic power in Cuba’s new political scenario.T...Historically,the Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias(FARs)of Cuba have held an important role since 1959.In this paper,we offer some ideas regarding the FAR political and economic power in Cuba’s new political scenario.This paper explores the role of FAR,the Cuban institution that is less transparent and most difficult to analyze.It discusses its economic activities and its relationship with civil society,and offers possible scenarios for the post Castro era.The article presents these ideas which have emerged after three visits to Cuba where we carried out 53 interviews in Havana,Santa Clara,and Cienfuegos.展开更多
文摘An international fleet celebrates the 60th anniversary of the Chinese Navy April 23 was an exciting day. A total of 21 visiting naval ships from 14 countries had come to China’s port city of iQingdao, eastern Shandong Province, to take part in a fleet review to mark the 60th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Navy. It is the first time that the PLA Navy parade has been held on such a large scale with displays of 25 naval vessels and 31 aircraft of the Chinese Navy, including two nuclear-powered submarines.
文摘Historically,the Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias(FARs)of Cuba have held an important role since 1959.In this paper,we offer some ideas regarding the FAR political and economic power in Cuba’s new political scenario.This paper explores the role of FAR,the Cuban institution that is less transparent and most difficult to analyze.It discusses its economic activities and its relationship with civil society,and offers possible scenarios for the post Castro era.The article presents these ideas which have emerged after three visits to Cuba where we carried out 53 interviews in Havana,Santa Clara,and Cienfuegos.
