I can't help believe President Castro is very serious about the 'brink of war' with nuclear weapons. He has a unique circle of friends and I am sure there are many whom feel as though if they don't act now they won't have an opportunity later.
I am also quite sure their observation is correct. The military exercises in the Pacific and the sanctions by the USA of Iran is the beginning of sincerely permanent measures by the USA to 'end the threat' of nuclear weapons.
If President Castro's friends are talking about 'acting' on their observations it is good news for the USA in that they are actually achieving measures serious enough to end nuclear threats.
I thought President Obama had invited openness and conversation all these leaders in ways that will promote nuclear non-proliferation. It would be good for President Castro to promote peace and commerce with his friends and The West in a way that is peaceful and productive. Perhaps with age comes wisdom enough to change the dialogue.
...Castro, (click title to entry - thank you) who will mark his 84th birthday on Monday, appeared lucid and healthy during his 90-minute appearance before a full session of Cuba's legislature, though an aide helped him walk around the stage.
It was the first time he participated in an official government act in four years, and the latest in a string of recent public appearances, after four years largely out of the limelight, that have fueled speculation that he's increasing his leadership role in Cuba.