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Episode 156: UN - Cuba Embargo

Episode 156: UN - Cuba Embargo

FromFault Lines


Episode 156: UN - Cuba Embargo

FromFault Lines

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Length:
9 minutes
Released:
Nov 30, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Today, Les, Jess, and Jamil discuss the recent UN vote to condemn the U.S. embargo of Cuba for the 30th year in a row – only the U.S. and Israel voted against the resolution. There has been much debate about lifting of the embargo, which has arguably caused much hardship on the Cuban population – with anti-government protests sweeping the region over food and medicine shortages and the government’s response to the resurgent COVID-19 pandemic. Should the U.S. lift the embargo against Cuba or ease tensions with Cuba to widen access to technology, medicine, affordable food, and other goods? Should the U.S. continue its embargo against Cuba on human rights grounds? Does Cuba still pose a threat, or has the 50-year policy reached its expiration date? Hear our experts debate these issues and more in our latest episode of Fault Lines!Want to learn more about this topic? Check out these articles that our experts used to frame our discussion:https://www.axios.com/2022/11/03/un-condemns-cuba-embargo  https://apnews.com/article/middle-east-business-cuba-israel-europe-bf38ea2b62324cbd9ed3ce10905883d8  Follow our experts on Twitter:@jamil_n_jaffer@NotTVJessJones@lestermunsonLike what we're doing here? Be sure to rate, review, and subscribe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Released:
Nov 30, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Fault Lines examines national security and foreign policy issues with expert perspectives from across the political spectrum. This motley crew will examine national security and foreign policy issues with perspectives from across the political spectrum, finding points of agreement and – often –disagreement along the way.Our regular cast of foreign policy experts includes Jodi Herman, Jamil Jaffer, Dana Stroul, and Lester Munson.Tune in to learn more about the issues dominating headlines and the news stories you may have missed. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.