Changes in Cuba

His Own Funeral, with a Front-Row Seat a report from Phil Peters of the Lexington Institute on the political implications of Fidel Castro's illness.

Economy

Through sustainable agriculture, Cubans were able to pull themselves out of a food crisis. The benefits of sustainable agriculture could greatly benefit both American agriculture and its possible investments in Cuba. (Oxfam America Report Shows End to Cuba Food Crisis)
End to Cuba Food Crisis

De-dollarization, a report from Phil Peters of the Lexington Institute

Models of Engagement: How Foreign Projects Work in Cuba
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Cuba Imposes New Foreign Exchange Controls, from the Lexington Institute
Cuba Imposes New Foreign Exchange Controls (pdf)

Cuba's economy in the post-soviet era, from the Lexington Institute:
Cuba's Economy, post-Soviet era (pdf)

Dieting for Democracy, a report from Phil Peters of the Lexington Institute.

Social Policy and Health

Hurricane Katrina Analysis: U.S. Rejects Generous Offers of Hurricane Aid

An Oxfam America report entitled "Cuba: Social Policy at the Crossroads"
http://www.oxfamamerica.org/publications/art3670.html?backresults=TRUE

Cuban Ecumenical Leaders’ Statement, April, 2003

Due to the embargo, Cubans infected with HIV/AIDS are unable to acquire medication that would prolong and sustain their lives.
www.disarm.org/htm/da_pr_cap.htm

AIDS Treatment Access: (delivers medical aid to Cubans)
www.cubasida.net

A report from the Center for Defense Information regarding Cuban biotechnology http://www.cdi.org/program/index.cfm?programid=76