Essays on Cuba

The Red Umbrella The Red Umbrella by Christina Diaz Gonzalez is a novel based on the experiences of her parents as they tried to escape Fidel Castro’s regime. Lucia Alvarez, the main character describes each event, from the moment the Operation Pedro Pan started, until she lives in the United States; she has to go…

Although many countries that opt to use a Hobbesian State of Nature end the war with what could be considered a small victory; at what price did they achieve that victory? And how does which type of course of action we use determine how we feel about what we owe other individuals and society as…

When you speak of Fidel Castro, what do you speak of? The Cuban Leader is not your everyday leader. To fully understand Fidel Castro you must have a firm foundation with which to work from. I will explore the political ideology of Fidel Castro by explaining what is in an ideology, Fidel Castro’s background, and…

The Life and Works of  Nicolás Guillén             Nicolás Guillén is considered as one of the most well-known Latin writers of the 20th century. As a poet, he infused literary expression with political activism. Through his written works, the Hispanics were introduced to Afro-Cuban folk and musical forms (Nicholás Guillén). The plight of the black…

Paint my picture truly like me, and not flatter me at all, but remark all these roughness’s, pimples, warts, and everything as you see me. Oliver Cromwell Two views of Racial that scan the man behind the monument are clearly headed for controversy. A startling anatomy of the hero Is offered In “The First Filipino”…

Why Some Economies Grow Faster Than Others A Comparison of Cuba and Israel Harry M. Geedey Professor Evelyn Bolden Economics 250 March 1, 2011 Abstract The governments of Cuba and Israel are relatively young. The two countries are of similar size, population, and possess similar natural resources. They each have port cities with easy access…

Introduction  The recent and the last known attempt to assassinate Castro took place towards the end of 2000, where there were plans for Castro to deliver a speech to university students in Panama while he was attending the Ibero- American Summit. Cuba’s security forces and officials in Panama were able to arrest four exiles. They…

During the year of 1898, on April 25th, the United States declared war on Spain after the Battleship Maine in Havana Harbor sunk, this took place on February 15, 1898. By the end of the 19th century America began to look further ahead and became interested in establishing an overseas empire. A few reason for…

Introduction The United States of America designed and funded a “project” in an effort to remove from power the government ruled by Fidel Castro. This attempt however was an unsuccessful one. Named after the landing places, it was infamously known as the Battle of Pigs invasion. The invasion went over for six years under three…

The United States of America is a country that believes in democracy and has unfavorable ties with communist countries. The United States has tried for decades to improve relations with the countries that don’t practice democracy. History shows disagreements between the United States and dictators of these irreverent countries, disagreements that brought the world to…