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Kok, P.J.D. (2016)

The changing political and economic environment in Cuba and the necessity of change

Bachelor thesis | International Studies (BA)

Cuba: a closed-off communistic island with a rich Caribbean culture, is slowly breaking down its walls to welcome foreign investors in a haven of opportunities and limited competition. However, Cuba is still fighting its way out of a difficult position formed by a fascinating history, filled with political unrest and economic sanctions placed by the United States (U.S.). The current state of their cooperation has gradually been changing in the past couple of years, and a drastic overhaul of the political state is approaching. This changing political and economic environment marks the necessity of change that is eagerly awaited by Cubans who for many years have been deprived of the possibilities that capitalism could offer.

Cuba

Communism

Rapprochement

Capitalism

Castro regime

Author

Kok, P.J.D.

Faculty

Faculty of Humanities

Specialisation

International Studies

Supervisors

Gonzalez, Paz

ECTS Credits

15

Language

en