An expert in US-Cuban relations, retired Harvard professor Jorge I. Dominguez is the author of six books on the subject. Jorge I. Dominguez has also published many articles on Cuban-American foreign policy, such as one that summarizes policy changes over the years and anticipates new diplomatic initiatives from the Biden Administration.
Tensions between the two nations have waxed and waned for decades as the Cuban Government has instituted economic and political reforms (often in response to changes in American foreign policy), only to reverse them later. The years 2014 to 2016 saw a thaw in relations, as the Obama Administration renewed cooperation between the nations on issues such as drug trafficking and immigration. The Trump Administration reversed course by reducing international law enforcement ties and cutting the number of visas granted. Observers have claimed these latter decisions have strengthened authoritarian tendencies in Cuba. The inauguration of President Biden signaled yet another policy shift. Cuban-Americans can once again apply for permission for family members to move to America. Restrictions on remittances (payments sent by Cuban-Americans to their families in Cuba) have been liberalized. In addition, money transfers between American and Cuban banks have been facilitated, and entrepreneurs now enjoy increased Internet access. Finally, flights to cities other than Havana have been added, making intercultural and educational visits easier to arrange.
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