U.S.-Cuba Relations Explained | Council on Foreign Relations
U.S.-Cuba Relations Explained | Council on Foreign Relations
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Summary:
- Overview: The CFR background explains U.S.–Cuba relations and how policy has swung between engagement and pressure across recent administrations, shaping Cuba’s politics, economy, and security posture.
- Key policy shifts:
- Obama era: Initiated historical thaw—restored full diplomatic ties, reopened embassies, loosened travel, remittances, trade, and financial restrictions; Cuba’s economy began liberalizing under Raúl Castro (decentralizing agriculture, easing s
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