Cuban Economic Sanctions: The Time Has Come to Lift Them and Move Forward
Abstract
The purpose of this paper will be to propose that the current United States policy of economic sanctions against Cuba be altered such that normal diplomatic and trade relations are achieved. I will provide a history of the sanctions, the events that initiated the sanctions and how the sanctions have changed with successive administrations. I will identify who the major stakeholders are, what their stated position, their reason to support or change the existing policy and desired end state' for each stakeholder group. I will provide rationale for a recommended policy change based on two major reasons. First of all, the sanctions have not been effective, included in this discussion will identify why the Cuban sanctions have not been successful. To contrast the failure, I will provide examples of successful sanctions and how those differed from the Cuban Sanctions. Secondly, I will discuss the impact of the economic sanctions on National Security. The warming Cuban relations with Russia and China present a National Security concern. Finally, I will describe Cuba's ability to present a significant National Security risk to the United States and compare that to what their ability was during the Cold War.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 16, 2002
- Accession Number
- ADA401683
Entities
People
- Karl Pelverts
Organizations
- United States Army War College