Why Cuba’s Díaz-Canel Is Still in Trouble
Can Castroism be preserved under Díaz-Canel?
Generally, the term “transition” is associated with democracy, but in practice this isn’t always the case. Case in point: the recent appointment of Miguel Díaz-Canel as the “elected” president of Cuba.
A dubious referendum on a (slightly) revised constitution shows growing opposition to the revolution in Cuba
Even with likely fraud, the number of no votes, null votes and blank votes exceeded one million on Sunday’s referendum.
Now what, Cuba?
Havana’s continued restrictions on the private sector (not to mention its ongoing suppression of fundamental political rights and civil liberties) present the greatest obstacle to entrepreneurial success on the island.
What Is Cuba’s Post-Castro Future?
Miguel Diaz-Canel, set to replace Raul Castro as president of Cuba after sixty years of Castro rule, will be faced with the challenges of implementing economic reform and sidestepping regional isolation.
Cuba is changing little — and for the worse
The world is changing much faster and the island keeps on falling further behind
Es hora de ponerle límites a la dictadura cubana
Es hora de que los países democráticos hagan valer el principio de reciprocidad política en la relación bilateral con el régimen cubano.
Open for Business: Feinberg’s Cuba book from the frontlines
Richard Feinberg’s new book, Open For Business, draws on his recent, extensive research on the Cuban economy and U.S.-Cuban relations and on his travels on the island. The result is a multifaceted, balanced and personal portrayal of the island’s challenges and its people.
Wrong Way!
While Cuba’s foreign minister of trade travels to the U.S. to enhance commercial relations, Venezuela’s economy falls deeper into a crisis that seems to have no end.
Obama and Cuba: Should he stay or should he go?
With few concrete human rights improvements since he announced his embargo changes over a year ago, President Obama’s decision to travel to Cuba could be a surrender of U.S. principles or a master stroke of democratic diplomacy. It all depends how he plays it.