William LeoGrande and Peter Kornbluh (2015) Back Channel to Cuba: The Hidden History of Negotiations between Washington and Havana.
This study provides a comprehensive, detailed account of diplomatic efforts, since the 1960s, to normalize bilateral relations. It includes a section on the run up and process that led to the December 2014 announcement. The book identifies the key variables that impeded normalization, while providing an account of some of the more interesting secret negotiations.
The decision to reimpose oil sanctions on Venezuela represents a calibrated response aimed at maintaining diplomatic engagement while upholding democratic principles.
In this explainer we examine the Americas Act, its key provisions and impact for the region, and the prospects for its passage.
Realizing the need to make adjustments, Boric has shifted towards the center in his selection of ministers and trimmed his legislative priorities, but it increasingly looks like he has missed his moment.
