The investigation of ‘Havana syndrome’ is pressing — and Russia must be held accountable if found responsible.
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Exterior of the U.S. Embassy in Havana, Cuba, June 19, 2017
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Russia’s potential invasion of Ukraine clearly is an urgent foreign-affairs challenge. But we should not overlook another ominous scheme that may bear Moscow’s fingerprints: the shocking and unresolved conundrum known as “Havana syndrome.”
At issue: As many as 200 U.S. intelligence officers and diplomats have suffered mysterious brain injuries over the last five years — and Russia is the prime suspect.
About the Author
Néstor T. Carbonell is the author of the book Why Cuba Matters: New Threats in America’s Backyard. He was born in Cuba and is a lifelong opponent of the communist regime.
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Russia’s potential invasion of Ukraine clearly is an urgent foreign-affairs challenge. But we should not overlook another ominous scheme that may bear Moscow’s fingerprints: the shocking and unresolved conundrum known as “Havana syndrome.”
At issue: As many as 200 U.S. intelligence officers and diplomats have suffered mysterious brain injuries over the last five years — and Russia is the prime suspect.
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About the Author
Néstor T. Carbonell is the author of the book Why Cuba Matters: New Threats in America’s Backyard. He was born in Cuba and is a lifelong opponent of the communist regime.
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