Energy is a key need for Cuba and a strength for the U.S., offering an opportunity for engagement that would support American exporters while also curbing Chinese influence and reinvigorating U.S. commitments to climate and energy cooperation with the Caribbean.  Read more...

Host Andrew Holland and Anthony DePalma discuss DePalma's recently released book, The Cubans: Ordinary Lives During Extraordinary Times, and the normalization of U.S.- Cuba relations.Read more...

The American Security Project hosted a public event on bilateral relations between the United States and Cuba. Joining the American Security Project were authors Michael J. Kelly, JD, Erika Moreno, PhD, Richard Witmer, PhD, Jonathan C. Benjamin-Alvarado, PhD to discuss the United States, Cuba, and the relationship between the two countries, subjects they recently addressed in their new book.Read more...

As the US continues to limit its foreign policy towards Cuba with the embargo, Russia is seizing an opportunity to foster Cuban dependency.Read more...

This past weekend marked one year since President Trump's reversal of the Cuba policy advances developed during the Obama administration. However, actions can still be taken to advance both economies, the US-Cuba relationship, and US national security.Read more...

The Trump Administration has abandoned any efforts to engage with Cuba. Meanwhile, America's adversaries are increasing their presence on the island, only 90 miles from the United States. Read more...

From Climate Change to Russia, Cuba to Puerto Rico, North Korea to China, to Africa, to Fusion Energy, the topics ASP covered in 2017 were wide-ranging.Read more...

Since taking over the Papacy, Pope Francis has become one of the most popular Popes in recent memory. However, high levels of popularity don’t guarantee foreign policy success, and as US tensions rise with Cuba, there’s no guarantee that the Pope will step in to move the relationship forward.Read more...

ASP Board Member Scott Gilbert is discussed on NPR in his import deal to bring high-quality Cuban charcoal to the United States.Read more...

Trump wants to "cancel" Obama's deal with Cuba! Have your say on this important issue. Take this survey to say whether the U.S. should engage with Cuba!Read more...