Week 11
China's Expanding Espionage Network in Cuba: A New Cold War Tactic
PILLAR DIAGNOSTIC // WEEK 11
Confidence 85%
“The US intelligence assessment aligns with CSIS findings, indicating a clear presence of Chinese espionage operations in Cuba aimed at monitoring US activities. The significance of these operations underlines a heightened geopolitical risk in the region.”
Proposed action
Maintain heightened surveillance and diplomatic engagement with both Cuba and China to counteract potential intelligence threats.
THE MECHANICS
Moves & flows
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THE MACHINE
Capacity & posture
China is actively maintaining espionage bases in Cuba, which are of significant strategic importance.
THE MAP
Terrain & rules
US intelligence believes China is utilizing Cuba for surveillance operations targeting Washington's activities in the Caribbean.
THE MOOD
Narrative & leverage
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