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Book SynopsisThis volume illustrates the sweeping changes in Cuban foreign policy under Raúl Castro. Leading scholars from around the world show how the significant shift in foreign policy direction that started in 1990 after the implosion of the Soviet Union has continued, in many ways taking totally unexpected pathsas is shown by the move toward the normalization of relations with Washington. Providing a systematic overview of Cuba's relations with the United States, Latin America, Russia, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Africa, this book will be invaluable for courses on contemporary Cuban politics.
Trade ReviewIt is perhaps impossible to comprehend recent developments in Cuba without understanding Cuban foreign relations. The latter task has been made much more transparent with the appearance of this splendid book. Rich with original insight and filled with new information, the collection offers perspectives and points of view unavailable anywhere else, from within Cuba and beyond. Erisman and Kirk are to be congratulated for the breadth and depth of their selections. -- Louis A. Pérez, Jr., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Kirk and Erisman, longtime scholars of Cuban foreign policy, have put together an excellent volume analyzing the impact of President Raúl Castro's principled but pragmatic approach to Cuba's role in the world. Collectively, the contributions demonstrate the continued prominent role that Cuba plays in the world even as it faces renewed hostility from Washington. -- Gary Prevost, College of Saint Benedict/Saint John's University
This work provides a superb overview of Cuban foreign policy in the more pragmatic period since Raúl Castro assumed power. Written by leading experts in their respective fields, this important book is required reading for all those who want to understand Cuba’s foreign relations in the post-Fidel era. -- Harry E. Vanden, University of South Florida
Table of ContentsList of Figures and Tables 1. Historical Introduction to Foreign Policy under Raúl Castro John M. Kirk Part I: Key Issue Areas 2. The Defense Contribution to Foreign Policy: Crucial in the Past, Crucial Today Hal Klepak 3. Cuba’s International Economic Relations: A Macroperspective on Performance and Challenges H. Michael Erisman 4. The Evolution of Cuban Medical Internationalism John M. Kirk Part II: Cuba’s Regional Relations 5. Cuba and Latin America and the Caribbean Andrés Serbin 6. Cuba and Africa: Recasting Old Relations in New but Familiar Ways Isaac Saney 7. Cuba and Asia and Oceania Pedro Monzón and Eduardo Regalado Florido 8. Cuba and the European Union Susanne Gratius 9. Cuba, Oceania, and a “Canberra Spring” Tim Anderson Part III: Cuba’s Key Bilateral Relations 10. The United States and Cuba William LeoGrande 11. Canada and Cuba John M. Kirk and Raúl Rodríguez 12. Spain and Cuba Joaquín Roy 13. Venezuela and Cuba Carlos A. Romero 14. Brazil and Cuba Regiane Nitsch Bressan 15. Russia and Cuba Mervyn Bain 16. China and Cuba Andrian H. Hearn and Rafael Hernández Part IV: Retrospective and Prospective Views 17. Conclusion H. Michael Erisman and John M. Kirk Index About the Contributors
