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Cuba Libre

Joseph Gonzalez is Associate Professor of Global Studies and Interdisciplinary Studies at Appalachian State University in Boone, North Carolina

Oct 1, 2017

Now is Not the Time to Reduce America's Havana Embassy

by Cuba Libre

The Trump Administration’s intention to reduce the number of U.S. diplomats in Havana will not help Americans or Cubans.

Sep 5, 2016

What Would a Clinton Presidency Mean for U.S.—Cuban Relations?

by Cuba Libre

When it comes to Cuba, will President Hillary Clinton continue the controversial work of her predecessor? The answer is yes. And that is both good and bad news.

Aug 3, 2016

What Would a Trump Presidency Mean for U.S.—Cuban Relations?

by Cuba Libre

Would Donald Trump apply his deal-making wizardry to the problem of U.S.--Cuban Relations? Probably. Until he felt disrespected.