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An Overview of the Cuban Economy, the Transformations Underway and the Prospective Challenges it Faces (WP) WP 31/2008 (Translated from Spanish) - 3/11/2008 Jorge Mario Sánchez Egozcue and Juan Triana Cordoví This working paper provides an overview of the state of the Cuban economy, revising the results from the nineties, the reforms introduced and their effects and the impact of relations with the EU and U.S.
The Political Transformation of the Cuban Regime, Seen Through the Perspective of Conflict Resolution (WP) WP 32/2008 (Translated from Spanish) Juan Antonio Blanco The goal of this analysis is to provide conclusions and practical recommendations on possible policies to be followed by governments which, acting as third parties, wish to facilitate the success of that second option, which foresees a gradual, agreed and non-violent democratic transformation of the Cuban regime.
Armed Forces Participation in Populist Nationalist Projects in Latin America (WP) WP 36/2008 (Translated from Spanish) - 10/10/2008 Sonia Alda Mejías Given the existence of a common problem that to differing degrees affects the entire region, it is worth considering whether the changes being introduced by the current populist nationalist governments include measures that will ensure civilian control of the armed forces in the sphere of defence.
Cuba: Democracy for a Possible Nation (WP) WP 30/2008 (Translated from Spanish) - 16/9/2008 Manuel Cuesta Morúa The aim of this Working Paper is to provide some conclusions and practical recommendations regarding possible policies to be implemented by governments interested in favouring -as third parties- the success of a gradual democratic transformation of the Cuban regime on the basis of an agreed and non-violent process.
The Cuban Economy at the Crossroads: Fidel Castro’s Legacy, Debate over Change and Raúl Castro’s Options (WP) WP 19/2008 - 11/6/2008 Carmelo Mesa-Lago This Working Paper evaluates the current status of the Cuban economy (Fidel Castro’s legacy), analyses the debate that emerged after a speech Raúl delivered on 26 July 2007 and explores the course of possible reforms.
Energy and Geopolitics in Latin America (WP) WP 12/2008 (Translated from Spanish) - 10/3/2008 Paul Isbell Since the beginning of this century, Latin America has become an increasingly important region on the world’s geopolitical map. Several economic and political features define Latin America’s current geopolitical situation and set it apart from other episodes of the region’s history.
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