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18. Academia Supporting Autocracy: The Latin American Council of Social Sciences and the Authoritarian Public Diplomacy of Cuba

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Abstract

The chapter delves into the political loyalties of the Latin American Council of Social Sciences (CLACSO) and its support for the Cuban autocratic regime, highlighting the use of sharp power in academic spaces. It analyzes the connections between CLACSO and the Cuban government, revealing the impact of authoritarian influence on academic freedom and the intellectual field in Latin America. The text also provides a comprehensive overview of the political regime in Cuba, using theoretical references to understand the nature of the Cuban state's public diplomacy. Additionally, it examines the role of CLACSO in supporting the Cuban regime while ignoring the situation of independent intellectuals and civil society. The chapter concludes by discussing the implications of these relationships for democratic solidarity in the academic field, emphasizing the need to strengthen democratic principles and academic freedom.

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Title
Academia Supporting Autocracy: The Latin American Council of Social Sciences and the Authoritarian Public Diplomacy of Cuba
Authors
Armando Chaguaceda
Leonardo Fernández Otaño
Copyright Year
2025
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-97705-3_18
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