Reports are circulating that the U.S. administration might be making attempts to overturn the Cuban government. These speculations have emerged from several actions and statements made by the administration that sympathize with anti-government sentiments within Cuba. It has yet to be confirmed whether these are direct efforts towards a regime change, or whether they are primarily diplomatic pressure tactics.

In Japan, such international relations issues are tackled with caution. The potential of drastic political change in a country traditionally associated with the communist bloc raises concern about geopolitical stability. Japanese media and audience are particularly keen on keeping abreast of U.S. foreign policy due to the U.S.-Japan security treaty and economic affiliations.

In the U.S. or EU, media coverage of such news often includes critical analyses of these foreign manoeuvres, and public opinion can be polarized. While some back such interventionist policies, others denounce them as undue interference in another country’s internal affairs.