Cuba's Drone Deal Exposes the Weakness of Embargo Logic The report that Cuba has acquired more than 300 military drones from Russia and Iran should come as no surprise to anyone familiar with the island nation's increasing reliance on foreign aid.
The reaction from Washington, however, is striking – officials seem determined to escalate tensions rather than engage in a nuanced discussion about the implications of this deal.
On its surface, the drone purchase appears significant, particularly given Cuba's stated intention to use these drones to attack US targets such as Guantanamo Bay.