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The US Embargo on Cuba Should be lifted

Introduction

Cuba is an Island country which shares a border with United States at its North. According to the foreign policies of United States made by its government, an embargo has been imposed on Cuba. Both Cuba and United States know well that how to hold a grudge against each other. Since 1959, when Fidel Castro came to power in Cuba, the relations between US and Cuba were affected in a negative manner. The bitter arguments and the disputes between the two countries made US government make policies of imposing embargo on Cuba.

The US Embargo on Cuba is a failed foreign policy which should be lifted permanently, as Cuba lies on a distance of less than 100km from Florida and is a neighbor of US. This foreign policy made by the government of US in the past is considered as a political debacle, which has proved it to be a costly economic failure and is also known as an inhumane action. Having disputes with neighboring countries and islands affect the economy and also becomes a barrier in economic activities (Francis, 2009)

This policy of embargo has affected Cuba and its people in a negative manner, and they strongly criticize this policy and believe that their lives have got worse because of this foreign policy. The Government of United States should take actions to improve the relationship with Cuba and its people. This will help both Cuba and US and will provide both countries with benefits. Even though things have been seen improving in the past few years, but the government should try to take some immediate actions and remove the foreign policy of embargo of Cuba (Belanger, 2010)

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The foreign policy of United States has imposed an embargo on Cuba, since many years. This embargo was a result of the disputes between US and Cuba and in between their government. In the past, the government had reasons to make this policy as they considered it as the best way to control their economy. The embargo was a result of the grudges between US and Cuba, and the embargo is enforced from last many years. It is expected that the policy will be lifted soon, as Obama has already started working on it and has taken a few actions in order to improve relations between Cuba and United States, so that both can take benefit from each other.

The United States and Cuba relations were good until early 1950's, until the authoritarian regime didn't assume power in Cuba. In 1959, the authoritarian regime assumed power in Cuba forcefully, and this changed the face and policies of Cuba. The authoritarians restricted fundamental freedoms in Cuba, and they even violated human rights. The people of Cuba were not provided with freedom of speech and freedom of movement, and they had to strictly follow the rules and policies enforced by their government. The human rights were also being violated and this affected the lives of ...