The Economic War Against Cuba
A Historical and Legal Perspective on the US Blockade
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Salim Lamrani's work examines the origins, legal instruments, and economic impact of the United States' blockade of Cuba, drawing on historical documents and legal analysis.
The book outlines how successive U.S.
administrations implemented trade restrictions, financial sanctions, and other measures to isolate Havana.
Lamrani evaluates the humanitarian, economic, and diplomatic consequences of the embargo for the Cuban people and the country's development.
He situates the blockade within broader U.S.
geopolitical strategy toward Latin America and explores international responses, including repeated UN votes to end the embargo.
The study is accessible and used as a reference in debates about the legality and morality of the embargo.
The book outlines how successive U.S.
administrations implemented trade restrictions, financial sanctions, and other measures to isolate Havana.
Lamrani evaluates the humanitarian, economic, and diplomatic consequences of the embargo for the Cuban people and the country's development.
He situates the blockade within broader U.S.
geopolitical strategy toward Latin America and explores international responses, including repeated UN votes to end the embargo.
The study is accessible and used as a reference in debates about the legality and morality of the embargo.
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