Abstract:

In the relations among nation-states in the international system are times of cordiality and enmity. These are not in themselves attempts to curry the favour of others in the system or to have enemies; everything is about national interest. As nation-states pursue national interest and power; they are bound to clash with others in the international system. Consequently, this study examined the American attack on Cuba at the Bay of Pigs. It focused on what happened and its aftermaths. The study employed secondary sources of data collection. The findings of the study revealed that the attack of Cuba by the United States (US) at the Bay of Pigs was a national disaster to the US. It dented the international image of the US but made the regime of Fidel Castro popular as Castro stood against the US to defend Cuba’s national interest. It was therefore, recommended that political leaders, all over the world, should make national interest the priority. This should be the highest priority as they relate with other nation-states in the international system.