Author: smith

Return of the Good Neighbor: From Cuba to Geneva

The standing of the United States in Latin America has not been so low in at least three-quarters of a century—perhaps ever. And this tarnished image is not restricted to Latin America.

Cuba Changes, U.S. Policy Stagnates

Change and continuity are the two words that best describe Cuba and its relations with the United States. After nearly 50 years of the predictable leadership of Fidel Castro, presidential power has

When Turn About Isn’t Fair Play

Commentary When Turn About Isn’t Fair Play By Colonel Daniel Smith, USA (Ret.) | October 6, 2004 Americas Program, Interhemispheric Resource Center (IRC) www.americaspolicy.org   Perry in Japan; Dewey at Manila Bay;