The US is drawing up a plan for Cuba in the event of the fall of the communist regime. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is stepping up pressure on the Cuban leadership, yet in Washington, people are already considering what will happen after the communist regime’s possible departure. The key question is how to avoid chaos whilst at the same time creating the conditions for economic recovery, writes The Wall Street Journal.
Some opponents of the US strategy fear that the fall of the regime will lead to a political vacuum, chaos and the redistribution of property to benefit those close to the new authorities. In that case, it would be the US that would have to take on the task of rebuilding the country.
‘Such a scenario is not inevitable. Cuba can count on significant financial and human resources from the Cuban diaspora, provided that political stability and reliable protection of property are ensured following the change of power,’ writes the WSJ.
One advocate of this approach is the economist Rafael Romeu, who proposes a specific plan for Cuba. He believes that, in the initial phase, Washington will have to help the new authorities ensure the functioning of public services, the police and the health service, as well as provide fuel and food.
However, in his view, further reconstruction must rely primarily on private investment. “Cuba’s reconstruction must be financed by the private sector and capital from the Cuban diaspora within a disciplined and legally protected framework from day one,” said Romeu.
It is also proposed that a transitional government be formed, capable of guaranteeing ‘legal certainty’ to investors and preventing the seizure of assets by former military elites.
Rubio, meanwhile, continues to step up pressure on Cuban leaders by imposing sanctions and restricting access to the US for officials and their relatives. “We are trying to make it clear to them that there is no way back,” said the Secretary of State.
The combination of pressure on the elite and a convincing recovery plan could accelerate a peaceful transition of power in Cuba.
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— @AlexAlexx974431 Aug 25, 2026
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BREAKING:
Russia has threatened to strike British factories producing drones and missile components for Ukraine after the UK agreed to share Storm Shadow missile blueprints with Kyiv.
Some possible reasons behind Russia’s threat against Britain:
• Ukrainian drones have caused significant damage to Russian energy infrastructure and facilities linked to Wildberries
• Britain is moving beyond supplying weapons by helping Ukraine develop its own long-range missile production.
• Moscow may be trying to establish a red line for other NATO countries considering similar support.
• If Russia cannot deter Britain, other NATO members may feel more comfortable expanding their military support for Ukraine.
— @Currentreport1 Aug 25, 2026
Pakistan and Iran made ‘significant progress’ in talks on conflict, minister says reut.rs/4d1nBLY reut.rs/4d1nBLY
— @Reuters Aug 25, 2026
🇵🇰🇮🇷 Pakistan spent a day in Tehran pushing to reopen Hormuz and restore a memorandum both sides called dead
-Field Marshal Asim Munir met President Masoud Pezeshkian, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and other senior officials, accompanied by Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi
-ISPR says the talks covered preventing further escalation and reaching a negotiated settlement, with Iranian officials welcoming Pakistan’s efforts
-Naqvi called it very positive and productive, citing significant progress toward what he described as a comprehensive settlement
-The discussion centered on steps both sides need for restoration of what he called the Islamabad MoU
Everything in that readout comes from Pakistan.
Tehran has not characterized the meeting yet, and Washington was not in the room.
Pezeshkian said Sunday the expired memorandum remains the best path out, so Islamabad is pushing on a door Iran’s president has left slightly ajar.
Source: Al Jazeera / Writer: Daniel
— @MarioNawfal Aug 25, 2026
BREAKING:
China plans to impose 10% retaliatory tariffs on the US.
— @World_Affairs11 Aug 25, 2026
Air Force Maj. Jason Watson has been formally charged under the Uniform Code of Military Justice following a series of public statements criticizing President Donald Trump, in and out of uniform.
Watson faces three Article 88 charges alleging contemptuous remarks about the president, five Article 92 charges alleging violations of orders and regulations, and two Article 133 charges alleging conduct unbecoming an officer.
The allegations relate to a June interview, his July 1 appearance at the U.S. Capitol while in uniform in support of Trump’s impeachment, and an August 17 CNN interview. The Article 92 allegations also include alleged violations involving political activity, uniform wear, leave and an order to wear his uniform which he reportedly refused.
Article 88 prosecutions are uncommon. A review cited by CNN identified only two convictions since the UCMJ was established in 1951, including the 2021 case of former Marine Lt. Col. Stuart Scheller, who criticized the Biden administration’s handling of the Afghanistan withdrawal.
Watson remains presumed innocent. The case will undergo the military justice process, including a potential Article 32 preliminary hearing, after which authorities will determine whether it proceeds to a special or general court-martial.
— @sentdefender Aug 25, 2026
A US airman who was arrested twice, once on the steps of the US Capitol while calling for the impeachment of President Donald Trump, was officially criminally charged Monday for his comments, according to a charging document his attorney shared with CNN. cnn.it/4girzSK
— @CNN Aug 25, 2026
A US airman who was arrested twice, once on the steps of the US Capitol while calling for the impeachment of President Donald Trump, was officially criminally charged Monday for his comments, according to a charging document his attorney shared with CNN. cnn.it/4qCCo5p
— @cnni Aug 25, 2026
MK Ultra survivors like Dr. Juliette Engel can now publicly share their experiences after the CIA released thousands of pages of declassified documents — validating testimonies previously dismissed as delusional.
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— @TheFoilWire Aug 25, 2026
The UK has released restricted design information on British components for the Storm Shadow/SCALP cruise missile, enabling Ukraine and France to establish production lines for the missile in Ukraine.
— @Osinttechnical Aug 25, 2026