United States and Cuba - (Latin American Perspectives in the Classroom) by Francisco López Segrera (Paperback)

About the Book

This timely book draws on the historic restoration of diplomatic ties between Cuba and the United States in 2015 to offer a Cuban perspective on past and future relations. Comparing the differing perceptions shaping policies on both sides, the author analyzes the changes that ...

Book Synopsis

This timely book draws on the historic restoration of diplomatic ties between Cuba and the United States in 2015 to offer a Cuban perspective on past and future relations. Comparing the differing perceptions shaping policies on both sides, the author analyzes the changes that led to the opening and assesses the prospects for full normalization.

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A valuable Cuban overview of the continuities and ruptures in the relationship between the United States and Cuba. López Segrera's generally optimistic and nuanced account brings the story right up to date with a discussion of the normalization announced on December 19, 2014, and the reestablishment of diplomatic relations in July 2015. In a field dominated by U.S. scholarship, this Cuban-centered analysis benefits from close access to key players in the island's foreign policy establishment.

About the Author

Francisco López Segrera was permanent secretary and interim president of the Cuban Commission of UNESCO and deputy director of the Institute of International Relations, Havana, Cuba, where he is adjoint titular professor.