Cuba Study Group
Information and Resources
- Building a common, multilateral Cuba policy A white paper prepared by the Cuba Study Group in November 2005 that outlines the benefits, fundamental principles, objectives and need for a multilateral policy approach toward Cuba and how to assess its effectiveness. (136.5 KBs)
- Enhancing U.S. policy toward Cuba: Building blocks for a transition A white paper prepared by the Cuba Study Group in March of 2006 which outlines a conditional engagement policy aimed at making change in Cuba more likely and substantive. The proposal conditions the reform of specific U.S. policies on substantive and permanent reforms by the Cuban regime which lead to greater freedoms and respect for human rights. (168.2 KBs)
- Unleashing Micro-Economic Reforms in Cuba: Investing in Cubans Cuba Study Group white paper released September 12, 2006. (159.6 KBs)
- The Cuban Enterprise Fund A Cuba Study Group proposal for the creation of a Cuban Enterprise Fund to assist in the development of private small and medium size businesses in Cuba through equity investments, loans, technical assistance, training, and other forms of assistance. (167.4 KBs)
- Lifting Restrictions on Travel and Remittances to Cuba A December 2008 white paper release by the Cuba Study Group advocating for the unilateral lifting of all restrictions on travel and remittances to Cuba by U.S. nationals. (187.2 KBs)
Articles, Opinions, and Papers
April 2012
| Date | Title |
|---|---|
| 4/28/12 | Statement by the Cuba Study Group in Reaction to the Continued Harassment of Peaceful Democracy Advocates Cuba Study Group |
| 4/18/12 | Issue #10: The Catholic Church and Nationalism Lenier Gonzalez Mederos, From the Island |
| 4/6/12 | Former hard-line exiles return to Cuba to talk William Booth, The Washington Post |
March 2012
| Date | Title |
|---|---|
| 3/30/12 | The Pope’s Historic Visit to Cuba Tomas Bilbao, Americas Quarterly Blog |
| 3/1/12 | Issue #8: With pain but without glory From the Island, Oscar Espinosa Chepe |
February 2012
| Date | Title |
|---|---|
| 2/1/12 | Steps toward access to banking services for Cuba's non governmental sector Pavel Vidal Alejandro, From the Island |
December 2011
| Date | Title |
|---|---|
| 12/16/11 | Measure to roll back Obama rules on Cuba travel, sending money is dropped from spending bill AP, The Washington Post |
| 12/15/11 | Supporters rally for U.S. travel to Cuba Juan Tamayo, El Nuevo Herald |
| 12/15/11 | Issue #6: The Road of Patience Lenier Gonzalez Mederos, From the Island |
October 2011
| Date | Title |
|---|---|
| 10/15/11 | Statement on the passing of Laura Pollán Cuba Study Group |
Position Papers
Empowering the Cuban People through Technology:
Recommendations for Private and Public Sector Leaders... Download the CSG position paper
Lifting Restrictions on Travel and Remittances to Cuba
A white paper prepared by the Cuba Study Group in November 2005 that outlines the benefits, fundamental principles, objectives and need for a multilateral policy approach toward Cuba and how to assess its effectiveness. Download the CSG position paper
Enhancing U.S. policy toward Cuba: Building blocks for a transition
Unleashing Microeconomic Reforms: Investing in Cubans
The Cuba Study Group's September 2006 White Paper outlining its initiative to unleash micro-economic reforms in Cuba and offer million in micro-credits to entrepreneurs in Cuba. Download the CSG position paper
Building a common, multilateral Cuba policy
A white paper prepared by the Cuba Study Group in November 2005 that outlines the benefits, fundamental principles, objectives and need for a multilateral policy approach toward Cuba and how to assess its effectiveness. Download the CSG position paper