At the onset of Fidel Castro's revolution, he displayed an uncanny ability to influence geopolitics. With Castro at the helm, the island of Cuba became an integral factor in world affairs, creating a fertile environment for the Cold War.
In the depths of the Cold War, as the world's political climate shifted, so too did Castro's strategy to reinforce his revolution. To this day, despite much effort, reconciliation between Cuba and the United States remains elusive.