Stephen Wilkinson
Senior lecturer in politics and international relations who focuses on Cuban independence and US-Latin American relations, discussing Cuban society and the consequences of US intervention.
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Apr 30, 2026 • 55min
The Spanish-American War 1898
Stephen Wilkinson, specialist in Cuban independence, Mary Vincent, expert on Spain and empire, and Frank Cogliano, scholar of US expansion, discuss 1898’s geopolitical shakeup. They explore Cuba’s sugar politics and José Martí’s vision. They trace naval strategy, the USS Maine, US Pacific ambitions, Spain’s humiliation, and the Philippines’ violent transition. The conversation covers press influence, Teller and Platt, and long-term legacies.
