Radoslav Yordanov. Our Comrades in Havana. Cuba, the Soviet Union, and Eastern Europe, 1959–1991 Cold War International History Project Series. Stanford University Press, Stanford (CA) 2024. xxiv, 324 pp. 70. 00. (E-book: 70. 00. )

Key Points

• To explore the interactions between Cuba, the Soviet Union, and Eastern European countries from 1959 to 1991.
• Historical analysis of diplomatic relations
• Examination of primary source documents
• Contextualization within Cold War narratives
• Reveals the deep ties between Cuba and the Soviet Union during the Cold War.
• Highlights the influence of Eastern Europe on Cuba's political decisions.
• Explores the implications of these relationships on global Cold War politics.

Abstract