International solidarity and aid can counter US efforts to strangle Cuba through fuel blockade
Source: David Adler. "Cuba Is Not Alone." February 25, 2026. jacobin.com
The Gist
The author argues that the US is trying to destroy Cuba through a fuel blockade that's causing a humanitarian crisis. He believes countries around the world should band together to send aid and resist US pressure, rather than staying silent out of fear.
Conclusion
The international community should mobilize through solidarity convoys and collective action to provide humanitarian aid to Cuba and resist the Trump administration's escalating blockade
Premises
- The Trump administration's January 29 executive order creates a fuel blockade that constitutes collective punishment causing severe humanitarian consequences in Cuba
- The US blockade has isolated Cuba from international trade and financial systems for decades, with the latest measures representing an escalation
- Many countries that condemn the US blockade in UN votes are failing to provide practical aid due to fear of US retaliation
- The US strategy of threatening sanctions on third countries that help Cuba undermines international law and solidarity principles
- Collective action by multiple states and civil society can overcome individual countries' fear of acting alone against US pressure
- Direct solidarity efforts like the Nuestra América Convoy can deliver critical aid while exposing the reality of Cuba's situation
- The weakening of international law seen in other conflicts (like Palestine) is being replicated in US actions against Cuba
Assumptions
- The US blockade is the primary cause of Cuba's humanitarian crisis
- International law obligates countries to provide humanitarian aid regardless of US threats
- Cuba's government represents the legitimate interests of the Cuban people
- Collective international action can effectively counter US economic pressure
- Direct witness and solidarity can counter misinformation about Cuba's situation