Back Channel to Cuba. Book Summary

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William M. LeoGrande and Peter Kornbluh

What’s inside

Back Channel to Cuba explores the five-decade-long secretive dialogues and negotiations between the United States and Cuba despite political hostilities.

You’ll Learn

  • Understanding US-Cuba diplomatic challenges
  • Learning negotiation tactics in high-stakes diplomacy
  • Gaining insights into Cold War era strategies
  • Analyzing contemporary implications for international relations

Key Points

  • The origins of US-Cuba back-channel communications
  • Key figures in the US-Cuba dialogues
  • Impact of the Cold War on negotiations
  • The role of third-party countries
  • Evolving strategies and secret talks
  • Major breakthroughs and setbacks
  • Implications for current foreign policy

Who’s it For

  • History enthusiasts
  • Political science students
  • Diplomacy professionals
  • Readers interested in US-Cuba relations

About the author

William M. LeoGrande and Peter Kornbluh are experts in Latin American politics and US foreign policy.