The Stubborn Persistence Of Cuba

For decades, the United States tried to squeeze Cuba and Castro into submission. Now what? Here are three stories about Cuba’s past, present, and future.

by Mark Derewicz

Some Serious Shenanigans: Lars Schoultz dug up some wacky schemes and a new wrinkle on the Bay of Pigs.

Cuba As We’ve Spun It: Louis Pérez and the misplaced metaphor.

Baby Steps Or A New Start? Has the time come for a thaw in relations?

From the Fall 2009 issue of Endeavors.

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