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Report that Fidel Castro's revolution, at 30, is beginning to show signs of age. Problems; Cuban economy; Soviet-Cuban relationship; Corruption in Cuban system; Economics stagnation; Castro's image in Cuba and abroad; Castro's reaction to Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev's reforms.

Presents the speech of a professor of sociology and political science at Rutgers University, delivered to the Cuban Studies Association in Miami, Florida, on November 17, 1996, dealing with flawed policies and failed prophesies concerning Cuba. Psychologist Leon Festinger's work on Cuba; Political intrigues; Views on President Fidel Castro.

Presents speech by a Hanna Arendt Distinguished Professor of Sociology and Political Science at Rutgers University, given before the Convocation of the Miami/North-South Center in Miami, Florida, on March 29, 1993, dealing with the issue of political conditions in Cuba under Fidel Castro. Bifurcation in the studies of communist Cuba; Process of change towards democratization.

Examines how Cuban President Fidel Castro faces a deepening economic and social problems that threaten his communist vision. His insistence that the country can only be ruled by the revolution; Fraying popularity of his home-grown revolution; Mass exodus of refugees bound for the United States; Castro's tentative reforms; Slashed subsidies for state companies; Stark options for Cuba.

Presents several editorials which discuss different subjects. "Anti-Disinformation Business," which discussed focuses on the socio-political situation in Cuba; "Spiro T. Lance," which discussed a speech given by Bert Lance; "Who Let Them Down?" which discussed reflections by former U.S. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger on the war in Indochina.

Interviews Fidel Castro. His thoughts on the love-hate relationship between Cuba and the United States; His comments on socialism and the fall of the Batista government; Attempts of the United States to crush the revolution in Cuba; Views on where communism went wrong; Discussion of poverty in capitalist countries; More.

Questions what will happen when Fidel Castro finally loses his rule in Cuba. Cuban-American exile community a powerful economic and social force in Miami; Enthusiasm for rebuilding Cuba; Future of Cuba in the hands of people on the island; Bare-bones economy; Rationing of staples of rice and beans; Not everyone suffers; The army could topple Castro; Various factions; Possible civil war; Cuban American National Foundation (CANF); Split between exiles and home folks; More.

Twenty-five years ago this week, Fidel Castro repelled an attempt by 1,200 Cuban exiles to land at the Bay of Pigs and recapture the Caribbean island. Castro's victory consolidated his power. But Cuba is changing, caught between its ideological allegiance to Marxism and the yearning of younger Cubans for change. An update. INSET: Uneasy relations between Canada and Cuba.;Cubans in exile..

Cuba has made significant progress in social policy since the revolution 26 years ago. But that progress has been open to criticism -- both for its accomplishments and lack of political freedom. Recent independent studies show Cuba has made great strides in education and health, and has suffered severe setbacks in food and diet policy.

Examines how Cuban communism has managed to survive despite the withdrawal of the Soviet subsidy. How Fidel Castro's homegrown revolution continues to cling tenaciously; Lessons learned from Eastern Europe; Black market's helping hand; Washington's unwitting support; New course for US policy.

Focuses on the political situation in Cuba during the 1980s. President Fidel Castro's successful recentralization of power; Economic conditions; Human rights violations; Support of the Soviet Union for the assertive government of Castro; Reorganization of internal affairs and the dismissal of top government and party leaders from various organizations and faction.

Presents scenes from Special Period Cuba, a nation in crisis. Description of Alamar; `Si Por Cuba' (`Yes for Cuba') campaign; Roberto Robaina, head of the Union of Young Communists; Dissident political groups, Democratic Socialists and the Civic Current; Hunger; Anti-Castro Cubans in Miami; Jorge Mas Canosa, chairman of the Cuban American National Foundation; Government's assurance that there are plans to get out of the Special Period; Tourist industry; More.

Examines Cuba's past thirty years under the leadership of Fidel Castro. Fidel's claims of social and economic progress analyzed; US-Cuba relations; Fidel's admiration for friend Ernesto `Che' Guevara; Unwillingness to embrace Soviet-style change; Future of Cuba without Fidel.

Relates the activities of Cuban dictator Fidel Castro as witnessed by the author. Restrictions at the Cuban Airport; Appearance of Castro during World Festival of Youth in Cuba; Castro's health condition.

Examines the political and economic forces in Cuba and how they are expected to affect Fidel Castro's dictatorship, now that reforms are overtaking his former communist allies. Economic problems; Reasons Castro is expected to remain in power; Atmosphere of Cuban nationalism; United States policy toward Cuba.

Comments on the book `Diary of a Survivor,' by Ana Maria Rodriguez and Glenn Garvin. Cuban government's freeing of political prisoners in June 1995; Opposition to the government and political dissent; Evolution of a new kind of opposition in the mid-1970s; Operation of small human rights monitoring groups in Havana in the mid-1980s.

Discusses various strategies for Cuba's political, economic and social renewal. Removal of Fidel and Raul Castro in power; Implementation of rapid comprehensive reform in legal, regulatory, economic and political aspects; Democratic elections in Cuba; Free trade; Privatization; Promotion of civic awareness.

Focuses on Fidel Castro's tenacious hold onto power in Cuba, despite increasing economic distress and political unrest. Fidelnomics; Use of dollars as currency in Cuba; Role of the Roman Catholic Church; Chances for a military coup d'etat; Reasons why Castro remains in power in Cuba.

Interviews Cuban leader Fidel Castro. Background; Leadership in Cuba; Comments on Bill Clinton; Relations with the United States; Machismo and the persecution of gays in Cuba; Economic crisis faced by his country; Future plans; Reasons why the revolution will survive.

Looks back at the Cuban revolution on its 30th anniversary, and talks about the progress made in housing, literacy and health care, as well as the wide-spread shortages, economic problems and conflict with Washington. Outlook.

Depicts the divergent opinions of Cubans in exile regarding a negotiation with Fidel Castro. Eloy Gutierrez Menoyo and the formation of Cambio Cubano, Cuban Change, a group dedicated to the peaceful transition to postcommunist rule in Cuba; The anti-Castro views represented by Jorge Mas Canosa and the Cuban-American National Foundation; Goal of the Clinton Administration to ease some restrictions in return for partial measures from Castro.

Interviews Fidel Castro about issues related to his administration in Cuba. Castro's opinion on the United States' purpose in maintaining the embargo despite the end of the East-West confrontation; Castro's views on the European Union's attempt to introduce a democracy clause in European-Cuban trade relations; His views on the extent of privatization in Cuba.

Narrates the author's encounter with history when his trip to Cuba coincided with the start of the historic Mariel Freedom Flotilla from Cuba to the Key West. Itinerary of Cuban tour; Trouble at the Peruvian Embassy caused by Cubans seeking asylum; Effects of America's 20-year trade embargo; Mass rally held to demonstrate solidarity of Cuban people; Fidel Castro's proclamation allowing Cubans to voluntarily leave.

Examines the political structures in Cuba. Reference to a visit by Pope John Paul II to Cuba; Request of Pope Paul for religious freedom in Cuba; Function of socialist democracy in the country; Information on the Communist Party of Cuba (CPC). INSET: Following Fidel.

After a quarter century in power, Fidel Castro is more orthodox than he used to be. He accepts economic laws and international law. Cuba's first priority is Central America, particularly Nicaragua. Cuban `volunteer workers' already in the country would fight hard to defend the Sandinista regime.

Explores the possible changes in Cuba's government. Lack of economic dependence from the Soviet Union; Effect of economic and political pressure from the United States on the country; Existence of a consensus within the government on the general need for economic and political change; Concerns on the consequences of the introduction of capitalist mechanisms.

As the Fidelistas celebrated their 30th anniversary last week, the nation faced another year of grinding economic struggle. And Havana's attempts to export successful revolutions ended in a series of failures over the years. Castro's anniversary speech; Celebration.

Discusses current political conditions in Cuba. Reports of increased citizen unrest since economic conditions have begun to steadily worsen; Rock-throwing attacks; Blackout periods when electricity is turned off; Responses from government officials; Additional information.

Covers the defection of two Cuban officials that were part of Cuban leader Fidel Castro's recent trip to Madrid, Spain for a Latin American summit. One was the Cuban Embassy's security chief and the other was the chief videotape editor covering Castro's visit.

Reports on the growing discontent in Cuba sparked by a reduction in Soviet aid. Fidel Castro recently called on Cubans to voice their opinions; Reports from recent defectors to the United States; Committees for the Defense of the Revolution have grown less intrusive.

States that senior members of the Cuban government have told American officials in private they they believe Fidel Castro is in his final days as leader of their country. Feeling that Cuba's young will take to the streets to end his 35-year dictatorship; Willingness of Cuban officials to discuss Castro's downfall.

Editorial. Focuses on Fidel Castro, the Cuban leader who has outlasted eight American presidents. His claim that the revolution is his vocation; Problems with the embargo; What severance of the lifeline to the Soviet Union has cost the island; Continued loyalty of many Cubans to Castro; His attempts to improve relations with America; Suggestions on how the United States must rethink Castro policy.

Editorial. Describes why Fidel Castro will not take Cuba down the same dictatorial path as Deng Xiaoping in China. Castro's hatred of capitalism and free-enterprise policies hurting Cuba's people and economy.

Reports how the Voice of America affiliate in Miami, TV Marti, is expected to start broadcasting to Havana soon from a transmitter hoisted by balloon over a Florida key. This may force Fidel Castro to jam the signal; Adhering to orthodox Marxism.