Cultures of solidarity: Cuba’s internationalism as an alternative globalisation
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July 31, 2026
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Since the aftermath of the Second World War, the global order has remained largely defined by a capitalist framework. This system has undergone significant transformations over time, giving rise to new iterations such as neoliberalism. As these models have been adopted and entrenched by the world’s major powers, envisaging an alternative vision of globalisation proves an inherently challenging task.
Cuba stands out as one of the few nations that has consistently articulated opposition to this dominant form of globalisation and has actively sought to cultivate alternative approaches. The first chapter of this thesis examines the most pivotal moments in the formation of Cuba’s internationalist ethos, alongside an analysis of some of the country’s most significant and emblematic instances of internationalism. The subsequent chapter aims to clarify and contextualise key concepts central to this study—namely internationalism, globalisation, and solidarity—while also discussing their definitions, theoretical implications, and interconnections.
This research explores the alternative vision of globalisation to which Cuba aspires, doing so through an examination of the fundamental principles underpinning the Cuban Revolution, particularly those of solidarity and internationalism. In order to comprehend both the structural limitations of the contemporary global system and the intellectual foundations of Cuban internationalism, these themes form the focal point of the first two chapters. The study then turns to more recent manifestations of Cuban internationalism, focusing particularly on Cuba’s international engagement during the Coronavirus pandemic, to assess the extent and depth of the networks it has fostered. This case study further evaluates not only the credibility of Cuban internationalism as a potential foundation for an alternative form of globalisation, but also its long-term viability.
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MRes
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School of Cultures, Languages and Area Studies
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82838
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