The article delves into the tensions of the Cuban missile crisis, particularly on October 27, 1962, when Fidel Castro urged Nikita Khrushchev to destroy America. Castro believed such an act was a necessary defense against U.S. aggression. However, Khrushchev recognized the potential consequences of nuclear war and rejected Castro's insistence. Years later, a reflective Castro acknowledged his past views but ultimately stated that advocating for a nuclear strike no longer seemed logical after witnessing the ensuing global dynamics. The conversation sheds light on the complexities of the Cold War and the precarious nature of nuclear diplomacy.
In your cable of October 27 you proposed that we be the first to carry out a nuclear strike against the enemy's territory, which could lead to thermonuclear world war.
I believe that the imperialists' aggressiveness makes them extremely dangerous...then that would be the moment to eliminate this danger forever, in an act of the most legitimate self-defense.
Dear Comrade Fidel Castro, I find your proposal to be wrong, even though I understand your reasons.
After I've seen what I've seen, and knowing what I know now, I can tell you that it was not logical.
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