Fidel Castro - Machiavelli’s Cuban Prince

Fidel Castro - Machiavelli’s Cuban Prince Many old pieces of literature have influenced the way people think today. The Prince, written by Niccolò Machiavelli, was written as a “how-to” manual for a new prince. In it, Machiavelli makes extensive reference to the leadership styles, successes, and failures of historical figures. The term “prince” was used as a metaphor for any public official. Even though not all leaders of today have read The Prince, many …

…Castro was adamant that Cuba would remain a Communist country. However, in the early 90’s, sensing the economic problem, Fidel undertook a program of limited reform that loosened the states control over the country's economy. He had to change with the times if he wanted to change Cuba’s fortune. Above all, he has always been the perfect Machiavellian, naturally mastering every technique of political, physical and (above all) psychological control over the Cuban people.