Cuba
Cuban 'opening' will be gradual and limited
Talks with Washington and Brussels will take time, and reforms may take even longer
CubaUS, EU businesses will push for renewed Cuba relations
Havana may take advantage of business anxieties to try to expedite diplomatic ties for its own benefit
CubaCuba/EU talks may produce cooperation accord
The EU's renewed interest in a cooperation agreement has been spurred by the Cuba-US rapprochement
CubaEU, US business interests will advance Cuba dialogue
Greater opening of the Cuban market will prompt potential actors to position themselves early
CubaCuba will define Summit of the Americas success
Obama has won regional plaudits for his Cuba policy, but other sources of friction persist -- notably Venezuela
Latin AmericaAmericas Summit prompts diplomatic moves
Washington's relations with the region will be erratic during the rest of Obama's term
Latin AmericaVenezuela spat may mar Cuba-US ties progress
US attempts to row back from escalating frictions with Caracas will not make for a smooth Summit
CubaHigh-level Venezuela-US talks may ease tensions
Shannon's visit to Caracas may take pressure off before the Summit of the Americas, but rapprochement is unlikely
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