
Cuban Foreign Policy
Transformation under Raul Castro
Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Published on 27. April 2018
Book
Paperback/Softback
314 pages
978-1-4422-7093-0 (ISBN)
Description
This volume illustrates the sweeping changes in Cuban foreign policy under Raul 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 paths-as 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 Cuba.
Reviews / Votes
It 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. Perez, 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 Raul 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, professor emeritus, College of St. Benedict and St. John's University This work provides a superb overview of Cuban foreign policy in the more pragmatic period since Raul 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, professor emeritus, University of South FloridaMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
US School Grade: From College Freshman to College Graduate Student
Illustrations
8 Graphs, 14 Tables
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 19 mm
Weight
515 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4422-7093-0 (9781442270930)
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E-Book
04/2018
1st Edition
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Persons
H. Michael Erisman is professor of international affairs at Indiana State University. John M. Kirk is professor of Latin American studies at Dalhousie University.
Content
List of Figures and Tables
1. Historical Introduction to Foreign Policy under Raul 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
Andres Serbin
6. Cuba and Africa: Recasting Old Relations in New but Familiar Ways
Isaac Saney
7. Cuba and Asia and Oceania
Pedro Monzon 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 Raul Rodriguez
12. Spain and Cuba
Joaquin 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
Adrian H. Hearn and Rafael Hernandez
Part IV: Retrospective and Prospective Views
17. Conclusion
H. Michael Erisman and John M. Kirk
Index
About the Contributors
1. Historical Introduction to Foreign Policy under Raul 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
Andres Serbin
6. Cuba and Africa: Recasting Old Relations in New but Familiar Ways
Isaac Saney
7. Cuba and Asia and Oceania
Pedro Monzon 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 Raul Rodriguez
12. Spain and Cuba
Joaquin 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
Adrian H. Hearn and Rafael Hernandez
Part IV: Retrospective and Prospective Views
17. Conclusion
H. Michael Erisman and John M. Kirk
Index
About the Contributors