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People shout slogans as they march through the streets of Miami, Florida, to commemorate the first anniversary of Cuba's historic protests against the government of Miguel Díaz-Canel
People shout slogans as they march through the streets of Miami, Florida, to commemorate the first anniversary of Cuba's historic protests against the government of Miguel Díaz-Canel

Why Democrats Should Forget About Winning Florida

It would free them to embrace better policies toward Cuba.

President John F. Kennedy, announces on television the strategic blockade of Cuba
President John F. Kennedy, announces on television the strategic blockade of Cuba

The Cuban Missile Crisis, 60 Years On

The Cold War-era standoff is more relevant than ever.

John Kennedy Talking with Adlai Stevenson
John Kennedy Talking with Adlai Stevenson

How JFK Sacrificed Adlai Stevenson and the Lessons of the Cuban Missile Crisis

The standoff 60 years ago has newfound relevance as Russian President Vladimir Putin threatens to deploy nukes in Ukraine.

Cuban singer Dianelys Alfonso
Cuban singer Dianelys Alfonso

Cuba’s Music Industry Is Having a #MeToo Moment

Alleged assaults by musicians have sparked a larger conversation on gender violence in the country.

A man walks along a street in Cuba.
A man walks along a street in Cuba.

In Cuba, Protesting While Poor Is Now a Crime

A year after mass demonstrations, the island continues to crack down on its most vulnerable communities.

Cubans line up to buy food outside a store in Havana on Jan. 6.
Cubans line up to buy food outside a store in Havana on Jan. 6.

Rethinking Maximum Pressure

Washington loosens its sanctions on Cuba and Venezuela ahead of a critical summit.

Former U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during the American Freedom Tour at the Austin Convention Center in Austin, Texas, on May 14.
Former U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during the American Freedom Tour at the Austin Convention Center in Austin, Texas, on May 14.

Trump’s Poison Pills Are Still Toxic

Whether it’s Iran, China, Cuba, or immigration, U.S. President Joe Biden often finds himself stymied by his predecessor’s foreign policy.

People take part in a demonstration against the government of Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel in Havana on July 11, 2021.
People take part in a demonstration against the government of Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel in Havana on July 11, 2021.

Boxing Cuba In Benefits No One

It’s on the United States to break the detente because Cuba’s continued isolation may have serious geopolitical consequences.

A man sells fruits and vegetables on a street in Havana as Cuba faces food shortages.
A man sells fruits and vegetables on a street in Havana as Cuba faces food shortages.

How Cheap Chicken Stopped Protests in Cuba

Food is power in a country where only a small portion of people are allowed to enter supermarkets.

Cuban activists and supporters rally outside the U.S. Capitol in Washington on July 27.
Cuban activists and supporters rally outside the U.S. Capitol in Washington on July 27.

Don’t Let Cuba’s Protest Momentum Evaporate

U.S. President Joe Biden’s administration should listen to activists on the ground.

Cubans protest outside Havana’s capitol.
Cubans protest outside Havana’s capitol.

Cuba Needs a Free Internet

The United States can play a key role in supporting online liberty.

People hold Cuban and U.S. flags during a protest showing support for Cubans demonstrating against their government, in Hialeah, Florida, July 15.
People hold Cuban and U.S. flags during a protest showing support for Cubans demonstrating against their government, in Hialeah, Florida, July 15.

Biden’s Missed Opportunity in Cuba

The U.S. president’s hard-line rhetoric belies the island’s humanitarian crisis and cedes an opportunity to shape what comes next.

People take part in a demonstration against the government of Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel in Havana on July 11.
People take part in a demonstration against the government of Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel in Havana on July 11.

Cuba’s Shockwave From the Street

Unprecedented nationwide protests are the product of economic strain—and newfound digital connectivity.

People protest in Cuba.
People protest in Cuba.

Cuba Doesn’t Know How to Handle the New Protests

The island hasn’t seen anything like this for decades.

The Department of State
The Department of State

State Rolls Out Medical Pilot Program to Find Causes of ‘Havana Syndrome’

U.S. still grappling with how to respond five years after first reports of suspected microwave attacks in Havana.

The front of the U.S. Embassy in Havana
The front of the U.S. Embassy in Havana

Claims of Microwave Attacks Are Scientifically Implausible

There’s little evidence for an unknown weapon being behind “Havana syndrome.”

U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez attends a news conference at the Capitol.
U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez attends a news conference at the Capitol.
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