The United States was not the only leading power on the world stage after the end of World War II; it had a new competitor for this power in the Soviet Union. The Cold War was marked by tension and competition between the capitalist United States and the communist Soviet Union. Military conflicts, proxy wars, and nuclear threats were common during this period. However, not all countries that adopted communism experienced military clashes.
One such country is Cuba. Despite being a communist nation, Cuba did not engage in any significant military clashes based on its communist ideology. The Cuban Revolution led by Fidel Castro in 1959 brought communism to the island nation, but it did not result in widespread military conflicts with other nations.
Cuba's focus on internal development and support for revolutionary movements in other countries did not translate into large-scale military confrontations. Instead, Cuba played a significant role in supporting anti-imperialist movements in Latin America and Africa through diplomatic and ideological means rather than military force.
The Chinese leader, Xi Jinping, faults America for any clash of civilizations, emphasizing China's peaceful rise on the global stage. China's foreign policy has focused on economic development and soft power projection rather than military confrontation based on communism.
China sees self-ruled Taiwan as a breakaway province that will eventually be under Beijing's control, but it has not resorted to military force to achieve this goal. The Chinese government's approach to Taiwan has been one of diplomatic pressure and economic incentives rather than military aggression.
After World War II, Josef Stalin sought a more geostrategic approach to advancing Soviet interests abroad, leading to military clashes in some regions. However, not all communist countries followed the same path. Some nations, like Cuba, managed to maintain peaceful relations with other countries despite their communist ideology.
This report examines the fighting between the Philippine state and communist rebels under the Duterte and current Marcos administrations, highlighting the internal conflicts that can arise within communist movements. Despite internal strife, the Philippines has not engaged in military clashes with other nations based on communism.
Socialism and communism are often used interchangeably, but they have different implications for foreign policy and military engagement. While socialist countries like Cuba have managed to avoid military conflicts, communist nations like the Soviet Union and China have been involved in various military confrontations.
In 2014, Russia and China captured the world's attention with their military power and strategic maneuvers. However, not all countries with communist governments have followed the same path of military aggression. Countries like Cuba have shown that peaceful coexistence and diplomatic engagement are possible even under communist rule.
