The Latin American Gorilla
Latin America itself got scarcely a mention in the U.S. presidential campaign, but a new generation of voters has put it on the agenda.
The Real Lessons of the Cuban Missile Crisis
The Cuban missile crisis was started by imperial jockeying and resolved by genuine diplomacy.
More Lucky than Brilliant
Moscow and Washington almost blew up the world during the Cuban Missile Crisis over a misunderstanding.
Romney and Ryan: Stabbing at Shadows
There are plenty of legitimate criticisms of the Obama record on foreign policy. Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan have made none of them.
14th Anniversary of the Unjust Imprisonment of The Cuban 5
Join the Institute for Policy Studies and the International Committee for the Freedom of the 5 as we commemorate the 14th anniversary of their unjust imprisonment.
Concert: 5 Franjas y una Estrella with Vincente Felui
On the 14th Anniversary of the imprisonment of the Cuban 5 The Institute for Policy Studies joins with The International Committee for the Freedom of the Cuban 5 to present a musical tribute by the leading voice of the Cuban Nueva Trova Movement
US-Cuban Relations and the Jewish Community
Back in DC by popular demand, see the film by IPS Fellow Saul Landau, that vividly documents the history of U.S. – Cuba relations, including the fact that the United States sponsors terrorism.
Was This The Last Time the U.S. Is Invited to a Hemispheric Summit?
Only the U.S. and Canada continue supporting the policy that keeps Cuba out of the Organization of American States summits. At the last meeting, Latin American leaders agreed: they do not need Washington to hold a meeting.
The “Hot Potato” of the Summit of the Americas: Cuba’s Absence
In the future a Summit of the Americas without Cuba may be a Summit of the Americas without much of the Americas.
Brian Latell’s Well-Known “Fidel” Secrets
The exiles and government officials who upbraid him have yet to thank Fidel for providing them with long-term employment.
Cuba: Ever the Scapegoat Closest to Hand
Presidential hopefuls are dusting off tired arguments about Cuba as a national security threat.
Our Failed Cuba Policy Fixation
In an election year, presidential candidates spend a great deal of time bowing before the altar of the creaky Cuban embargo.
Review: Cuba Since the Revolution of 1959
A new book on Cuba is a thoughtful treatment of a topic that has usually generated more heat than light.
Saul Landau Film Series: Fidel
As a lead up to The Institute’s 50th birthday, on the 4th Wednesday of each month IPS will host a film series featuring eleven of the widely respected film productions of our colleague, Saul. After each screening participants will have the opportunity to discuss the films with distinguished guests.
Environmental Internationalism: Cuba’s New Mission?
Necessity forced Cuban leaders to adopt an environmentally friendly, self-reliant strategy that can aid the Earth’s well being and humanity’s survival.