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Why Russian Warships Are in Cuba
Jun 13, 2024 Yes, Putin is showing off. But Havana also needs an economic lifeline that Moscow can provide and the US has failed to offer.
‘Trump Effect’ in Cuba Preserves Undemocratic Cold War Policy
Nov 15, 2017 New regulations that crack down on trade and travel to the Caribbean island further punish the Cuban people and hurt U.S. credibility.
Exposing the Realities of U.S.-Cuban Relations (Video & Transcript)
Sep 21, 2017 Truthdig Editor in Chief Robert Scheer sits down with Jeri Rice, whose latest documentary "Embargo" explores U.S.-Cuba relations.
Obama: Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is on Cuba
Nov 2, 2015 Millions of Americans believe that President Obama has normalized relations with Cuba and ended over 50 years of American efforts to strangle its economy. So they might have been puzzled by the U.S.' opposition to a recent U.N. resolution.
Iran Nuclear Deal May Be About to Happen
Jul 13, 2015 After more than a fortnight of intense negotiations in Vienna, representatives from the P5+1 multinational coalition who have been meeting with officials from Tehran to try to reach a deal with Iran over its nuclear program seemed close to reaching a conclusion Sunday.
Raul Castro Has Tough Demands to Meet Before Normalization ‘Makes Sense’
Jan 29, 2015 The Cuban leader just threw down some major hurdles before normalization of relations between the U.S. and Cuba can be realized.
What the U.S. Can Learn From Cuba’s Food Revolution
Dec 30, 2014 Long before President Obama's historic opening, American and Cuban foodies have been exchanging cutting edge ideas in agriculture and health.
Hopes, Fears and Doubts About Cuba’s Oil Future
Dec 21, 2014 One of the most plentiful oil and gas basins on the planet sits just off Cuba's northwest coast, but experts say low prices and better opportunities elsewhere mean a Cuban oil boon is unlikely in the near future -- even if U.S. business restrictions are relaxed.
A Win for the Cuban People
Dec 20, 2014 President Obama's historic opening to Cuba is long overdue -- and has a chance of hastening the Castro dictatorship's demise.
Obama and the Beginning of the End of the Cuban Embargo
Dec 18, 2014 The failed United States policy against Cuba, which has for more than half a century stifled relations between these neighboring countries and inflicted generations of harm upon the Cuban people, may finally be collapsing.
