Cuba
Cuba-US diplomatic talks will be protracted
There is no roadmap for the restoration of full diplomatic relations between Cuba and the United States
CubaLifting of US restrictions will boost Cuban growth
Cuba's economic reforms coincide with the US commitment to improve relations under the current embargo legislation
CubaUS deal may reduce Russian influence in Cuba
Russia has tried to enhance links with Cuba and Latin America but cannot offer the investment sought by these countries
CubaCuba's growth in 2015 will be driven by expectations
US policy turn creates high expectations and new challenges for Cuba
CubaRegional vote acclaims Cuba/US 'normalisation'
Venezuela may become increasingly isolated amid regional enthusiasm for Cuba/US rapprochement
CubaUS-Cuban relations may facilitate trade deals
Latin America will grow relations with the United States in 2015, despite foreign policy crises elsewhere in the world
Latin AmericaRepression to decline in Cuba as EU trade deal nears
Negotiations with the EU on a cooperation deal are likely a factor in the decline of political repression in Cuba.
CubaLatin America's Russia ties offer limited advantages
Rhetoric is unlikely to be matched by the reality of Russia's regional role.
Latin America
