потір IMPACT OF CUBAN-SOVIET TIES IN THE WESTERN HEMISPHERE HEARINGS BEFORE THE SUBCOMMITTEE ON OF THE COMMITTEE ON INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS NINETY-FIFTH CONGRESS SECOND SESSION MARCH 14, 15; APRIL 5 AND 12, 1978 Printed for the use of the Committee on International Relations For sale by the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office COMMITTEE ON INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS CLEMENT J. ZABLOCKI, Wisconsin, Chairman L. H. FOUNTAIN, North Carolina MICHAEL HARRINGTON, Massachusetts STEPHEN J. SOLARZ, New York HELEN S. MEYNER, New Jersey DON BONKER, Washington GERRY E. STUDDS, Massachusetts DONALD J. PEASE, Ohio ANTHONY C. BEILENSON, California E (KIKA) DE LA GARZA, Texas WILLIAM S. BROOMFIELD, Michigan ROBERT J. LAGOMARSINO, California CONTENTS Brig. Gen. James A. Williams, Deputy Director for Estimates, Defense Col. John A. Fesmire, Cuban Anaylst, Defense Intelligence Agency-- Walter L. Barrows, African Regional Analyst, Defense Intelligence Brig. Gen. James A. Williams, Deputy Director for Estimates, Walter L. Barrows, African Regional Analyst, Defense Intelligence Lt. Col. John A. Fesmire, Cuban Analyst, Defense Intelligence Robert P. Denk, Latin American Current Intelligence Analyst, Gary R. McClellan, Latin American Estimates Analyst, Defense Charles D. Swihart, Latin American Regional Analyst, Defense Intelli- * * * * * * 128 5 3 Hon. John A. Bushnell, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Inter- Page Wayne Smith, Director, Office of Cuban Affairs, Department of State.. Ashley C. Hewitt Jr., Director, Office of Caribbean Affairs, Depart- Luigi R. Einaudi, Director, Office of Policy Planning, Public and Lourdes Casal, assistant professor of social psychology, Rutgers Edward Gonzalez, department of political science, University of Cali- Dr. Roger W. Fontaine, director of Latin American studies, Center for Strategic and International Studies, Georgetown University__ Alfred Stepan, professor of political science, Yale University. APPENDIX 1. Pertinent tables supplied by the Defense Intelligence Agency: Economic assistance from the U.S.S.R. (nonrepayment) (millions 7. Prepared statement by Dr. Roger W. Fontaine, director of Latin American studies, Center for Strategic and International Studies, IMPACT OF CUBAN-SOVIET TIES IN THE WESTERN HEMISPHERE TUESDAY, MARCH 14, 1978 HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, COMMITTEE ON INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS, SUBCOMMITTEE ON INTER-AMERICAN AFFAIRS, Washington, D.C. The subcommittee met at 2:43 p.m., in room 2200, Rayburn House Office Building, Hon. Gus Yatron (chairman of the subcommittee) presiding. Mr. YATRON. The subcommittee will now convene. Today, the Inter-American Affairs Subcommittee will meet in executive session on the impact of Cuban-Soviet ties in the Western Hemisphere. Our briefings by the Defense Intelligence Agency will be divided into two sections. The session today will be confined to Soviet activity in Cuba and the use of the Cuban military force in Africa. Tomorrow we will go into the political aspects of Cuban-Soviet influence in the hemisphere, reviewing upcoming elections, areas of unrest and possible future trouble spots. Our interest in Soviet activities has been renewed by reports of Soviet pilots replacing Cubans to enable their use in Africa; the need for an update on military movements, construction, and the Cuban nuclear program; the extent of Communist activities, particularly in the hemisphere; and to learn of other developments in the Caribbean and South America. Because of the sensitive nature of the information to be discussed, the Defense Intelligence Agency has asked that these hearings be held in executive session. It is the Chair's intention to request that the Defense Intelligence Agency declassify as much of the testimony as possible for publication so that the public can have maximum benefit of information on this important aspect of our national security and foreign policies. Our witnesses today are Brig. Gen. James A. Williams. Deputy Director for Estimates; Charles D. Swihart, Latin American regional analyst; and Lt. Col. John A. Fesmire, Cuban analyst. All are from the Defense Intelligence Agency. Mr. YATRON. I would like to entertain a motion from the floor that we go into executive session. Mr. FASCELL. I so move, Mr. Chairman. Mr. GILMAN. I second the motion. Mr. YATRON. For the purpose of taking classified testimony from the witnesses, under the rule, the rollcall is automatic. The clerk will call the roll. |