Question

Why was the Soviet Union interested in Cuba during the Cold war? (Hint: think about the country's geographic location, its history and the struggle between communism and capitalism)

Answer 1

Cuba is communist (similar regime as Russia) so the politics are easier to integrate with the people. Proximity to the US would be a huge threat to the US in the struggle for world power at the time - easier to spy...and they can launch rockets to hit Miami like it’s nothing