How Cuba’s Economic Policy Reinforces Disunity in U.S.-Cuban Relations:
   
The basis of my research is centered on the United States economic embargo against Cuba. This blockade has been the consistent U.S. policy since its implementation in 1960; the restrictive blockade upon Cuba has hindered the possibility for both nations to forge full diplomatic relations. I will place an emphasis on Castro’s rise in the Cuban political scene as the determinant that curtailed the development of liberal-democratization in this nation.  I posit that, although economic sanctions placed on Cuba has resulted in the desired effect in curtailing the hemispheric sphere of influence of Cuba’s socialist model; it has also further entrenched Cuba towards this restrictive model as well.
   I intend to support this theory by deconstructing the many forms of this embargo and the resultant measures that are reflected from its continuation. The Helms-Burton Act of 1996 strengthen and continues the United States’ trade embargo on Cuba. Moreover, this policy also extends to the strict adherence of foreign enterprises in compliance with the measures of the initial embargo. Another example I tend to employ to prove my position includes how the United States mishandled the OAS as a NGO to further alienate Cuba from engaging in democratic practices.
  For some experts, like Tony Smith the embargo is a necessary mechanism that limits Cuba’s socialist government from effectively carrying out their political objectives. Needless to say the embargo has presented Cuba with times of great economic hardships especially during the 1990s. Nevertheless, according to the counter-argument depriving Cuba of economically sustaining itself is not the best method to lessen the rigidity of its authoritarian form of government. I tend to agree with this notion as the embargo only enhances the legitimacy of the Cuban government.
  The rationale for this is seen in how foreign states have internationally condemned the embargo as immoral and ineffective. I will express this by presenting the different legislatures that were passed by different nations opposed to the embargo over the decades. This includes the Foreign Extraterritorial Measures Act in Canada of Canada and the Law of Protection of Commerce and Investments from Foreign Policies that Contravene International Law of Mexico. Additionally, I argue that, the embargo has spearheaded anti-American imperialist rhetoric in both Castro brothers’ regimes. Hence, taking up the role of the victim in the matter and therefore obtaining the support of the international community. This is apparent in how Cuba now enjoys cordial relations with most democratic nations in the hemisphere and elsewhere.
  Not only will I detail how the embargo has detained Cuba from opening up the socialist bastion to the enterprise of free-markets. But, I will also mention how Raul Castro has allowed for some economic reforms in the country. In spite of the state still having an excessive amount of control over all aspects of Cuban society; this premise could open up the possibility of diplomatic cordial interaction between the two nations.
 
This is an URGENT assignment, that must be expansive, well-researched, and cohesively written. In spite of the quickly approaching deadline, I need it by 12:00-1:00 AM tonight; my time (Eastern Standard Time [EST] -- New York). It requires consistent MLA/APA/Chicago Style in-text citations and an additional bibliography page.  The completion of this assignment will help me to brainstorm and expand on it, for a head start on a 15 page paper. Happy writing!