A New Monroe Doctrine #2
The best defense is a good offense
In American football, it is said that the best defense is a good offense. Right now Russia is on offense in Ukraine, and China may soon be in Taiwan.
Consider if the U.S. went on offense through a New Monroe Doctrine to topple the Cuban regime - not by force - but by a sustained, coordinated media campaign to expose the misery it has wreaked on this continent over the last six decades. When Cuba falls, Nicaragua and Venezuela will soon follow. The U.S. could roll back the Sao Paulo Forum agenda. Russia and China lose.
A daily briefing at U.S. State Department; Twitter, Parler, Truth Social, Instagram, Facebook and other campaigns; the Voice of America and Radio Martí; a crescendo of information - a tidal wave of truth - to overwhelm the dictators until they flee to live amongst their many benefactors in Europe.
The U.S. free press could recoup some of its reputation by supporting this media campaign aimed at regimes who jail journalists for telling the truth.
Elon Musk, through his Starlink company, has provided broadband internet to Ukraine. He surely would assist Cuba regain its liberty by facilitating communications amongst opposition groups on the island. Apple, Google, Meta Platforms and more companies should be able to join this effort. If they shy away so as not to offend China - if their profits are more important than freedom, democracy and human rights - then it will be well noted.
For freedom, the rule of law, democracy, and anti-corruption, the U.S. must go on offense.