Posts About Cuba
A Welcome Step, But Not Enough
Washington has to learn how to be humble and should be humbled by its own economic crisis.
Obama: Be Patient on Cuba
Lifting the embargo now would legitimize the remnants of Castro's regime at just the moment when it may finally be dissolving naturally.
A Pragmatic Solution - Extend It To Iran
A sign of a more pragmatic foreign policy, and hopefully a prelude to dealing with Iran.
Embargoes Stall Real Change
Embargoes are simply good pretexts for a country's leaders to increase military spending.
Lifting the Cuban Embargo
The U.S. will lift travel restrictions on Cuba, but leave the larger trade embargo in place. Is that a smart move? Does it go far enough? Too far?...
A Russian Military Alliance With Cuba or Venezuela?
The Kremlin might seek the establishment of some sort of military alliance with Cuba and Venezuela.
Treat Cuba Like China
If trading with Communist China is supposed to pave the way to political freedom, then why not with Communist Cuba?
Cuba As 51st State: Not Then, Not Now
Cuba has always stood up to the U.S., and usually won. This time will be no different.
Cuba: The Singapore of the Caribbean
Cuba would be crazy to turn its back now on a better-than-ever chance to become the region's business hub.
Respect Cuba's Choices
Let’s make Cuba the first instance of foreign policy where we actually respect each others’ way of life.
In Cuba, Change Has Already Arrived
Fidel’s retirement is nothing but an echo of the end of the Cold War. Change is already happening in Cuba.
Cuba Will Thrive On Its Own
The politics of Cuba are likely to follow the contemporary Chinese model-- gradual, cautious and measured change in response to a coming out with the rest of the world.
Cuba Still Hostage To Its Exiles
Cuban exiles in the U.S. will still control Cuba for years to come.
Cuba Reels at Chavez's Defeat
Fidel Castro bet his country's future on the Chavez horse - and lost. What now for Cuba?
