Cuba

Whispers Poll: Americans Want to Visit Cuba

By Paul Bedard and Nikki Schwab - Washington Whispers - May 26, 2009

The Whispers poll finds Cuba could be a popular destination. more >>

Assessing Obama's Repair Job in Latin America

By Thomas Omestad - Nation & World - April 20, 2009

Starting with an easing of the Cuban embargo, the president tried to win over skeptical leaders. more >>

On Cuba, Obama and Castro Trade Signals About Talks

By Thomas Omestad - Nation & World - April 17, 2009

Pressure from Latin America for diplomatic moves to ease long-standing tensions. more >>

Hollywood, Polls, Neighbors Point Obama Toward Changing Cuba Policy

By Robert Schlesinger - Robert Schlesinger - April 16, 2009

Obama is unlikely to push ahead alone, but he might go with allies. more >>

Obama Eases Cuba Travel Restrictions, a World of History Opens Up (Part 2)

By Bonnie Erbe - Bonnie Erbe - April 15, 2009

More on the adopted island of my grandfather. more >>

Obama Eases Travel Restrictions to Cuba, Opens Up a World of History

By Bonnie Erbe - Bonnie Erbe - April 15, 2009

A first chance to see the adopted island of my grandfather. more >>

What Obama Plans Next for Cuba Relations

By Thomas Omestad - Nation & World - April 14, 2009

A further outreach is possible as the administration continues its major policy review. more >>

Obama's Revamp of Cuba Travel Policy Is Overdue, But the Embargo Should Come Next

By Robert Schlesinger - Opinion - April 14, 2009

Obama team moves to loosen Cold War-era travel restrictions. Embargo must fall next, politics or no. more >>

Obama's Slight Easing of Cuba Restrictions Leaves Embargo Intact

By Thomas Omestad - Nation & World - April 13, 2009

The changes include easing the travel ban on Cuban-Americans visiting relatives on the island. more >>

Obama Lifts the Cuba Travel Ban—A Good Start, But Not Enough

By Robert Schlesinger - Robert Schlesinger - April 13, 2009

That's a good start, but he needs to go the rest of the way. more >>

Cuba Poll: Americans Split on the Embargo, With Almost as Many Not Caring at All

By Robert Schlesinger - Robert Schlesinger - April 13, 2009

Almost as many Americans are apathetic about the embargo as want it lifted or kept. Good. more >>

Obama's Cuba Policy Shows Little Signs of Real Change

By Robert Schlesinger - Robert Schlesinger - April 10, 2009

An administration aide parrots the same old line. more >>

It's Time to End the Cuba Travel Ban (the Embargo Too)

By Robert Schlesinger - Robert Schlesinger - April 1, 2009

There's a new bipartisan push to finish the dumb law. more >>

For Cuba, Eased U.S. Travel Ban Could Open the Door to Cultural Exchanges

By Thomas Omestad - Nation & World - March 30, 2009

A senior Cuban official endorses a move to increase contacts. more >>

Cuba Waits for Obama as Ailing Fidel Castro Fades From Scene

By Thomas Omestad - Nation & World - March 27, 2009

Washington may move first to break the decades-old Cold War standoff with Havana. more >>

Cuban Official Rules Out Any Obama Preconditions for Improved Relations

By Thomas Omestad - Nation & World - March 10, 2009

Havana looks for moves by Washington but won't make political changes in advance for better relations. more >>

Why Cuba's Dreams of Major Oil Discoveries Might Come True

By Thomas Omestad - Nation & World - March 3, 2009

Recent estimates suggest that the island could move into the petroleum big leagues. more >>

Lugar Blasts Cuba Embargo, and He's Right; But Will Obama, Congress Follow?

By Robert Schlesinger - Robert Schlesinger - February 23, 2009

Let's move past the Cold War once and for all. more >>

The Obama Mystique in Cuba

By Thomas Omestad - Nation & World - February 19, 2009

Despite positive signals from Castro, there are still hurdles to any improvement in U.S.-Cuba relations more >>

Cuba's President Castro Sends Positive Signals to the New Obama Administration

By Thomas Omestad - Nation & World - February 11, 2009

U.S. officials note the change in tone by Raul Castro and his ailing brother, Fidel. more >>

Cuba Plans New Offshore Drilling in Search for Big Oil Finds in the Gulf of Mexico

By Thomas Omestad - Nation & World - February 3, 2009

Should the U.S. trade embargo be eased to allow for energy cooperation? more >>

Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton Are Wrong on Cuba and the Embargo

By Robert Schlesinger - Robert Schlesinger - January 13, 2009

Forget Fidel, let's go to Cuba. more >>

Obama Will Change Cuba Policy—But How?

By Thomas Omestad - Nation & World - December 5, 2008

A first step: easing some of the tough Bush restrictions and, maybe, expanding a dialogue. more >>

How Russia Is Trying to Regain Influence in Latin America

By Alastair Gee - Nation & World - October 14, 2008

Planned naval exercises with Venezuela, plus big energy deals, get Washington's notice. more >>

10 Things You Didn't Know About Raúl Castro

By Jennifer O'Shea - Nation & World - February 22, 2008

Raúl was the sixth of nine children and his brother Fidel is five years older. more >>