Cuba

The Explainer Charges against former president, relating to downing of two civilian planes by Cuban military in 1996, seen as aggressive escalation of tensions with Havana

By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published 22 May 26

Speed Read The 94-year-old former president is the brother of Fidel Castro

By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published 21 May 26

Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day

By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published 18 May 26

Under the Radar Rising use of prescription drugs in war environments that trigger ‘mounting psychological strain’ could have sinister implications

By Will Barker, The Week UK Published 18 May 26

Today's Big Question Washington is ramping up surveillance flights and sanctions on Havana

By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published 14 May 26

Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day

By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published 24 April 26

Feature The U.S. oil blockade is pushing the island and its communist regime to the brink of collapse

By The Week US Published 20 April 26

Speed Read ‘If a country wants to send some oil into Cuba right now, I have no problem with that,’ President Donald Trump said

By Peter Weber, The Week US Published 30 March 26

Speed Read The blackout left the island’s 11 million people in darkness

By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published 17 March 26

In the Spotlight A programme blending healthcare, diplomacy and cash is colliding with renewed pressure from Washington

By Rebekah Evans, The Week UK Published 15 March 26

speed read The passengers were alleged Cubans living in the US trying to infiltrate the island with terrorist intent

By Peter Weber, The Week US Published 26 February 26

Talking Point The Trump administration is applying the pressure, and with Latin America swinging to the right, Havana is becoming more ‘politically isolated’

By The Week UK Published 21 February 26