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Myths and Realities in US-Cuban Relations

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  02 January 2018

Jaime Suchlicki
Jaime Suchlicki*
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University of Miami (Florida)
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The deepening economic crisis in Cuba, the collapse of the Soviet empire, an aging leadership and revolution, and mild overtures from Fidel Castro toward the United States have, together, served to encourage those US observers who believe that the time for rapprochement with Cuba has come. In this line of reasoning, closer relations with Cuba, particularly in the economic field, will both moderate Castro's penchant for revolution and lead, eventually, to the advent of perestroika on that troubled island.

In the past, Castro has pursued a dual strategy in dealing with the United States. On the one hand, Havana has made rhetorical overtures designed to reduce tensions between the two countries.

Type
Research Article
Information
Journal of Interamerican Studies and World Affairs , Volume 35 , Issue 2 , Summer 1993 , pp. 103 - 114
Copyright
Copyright © University of Miami 1993

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