Canada–Cuba Ties

The Pursuit of Normal Diplomacy

Inbunden, Engelska, 2026

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Through interviews conducted with diplomats of both Canada and Cuba, this book analyzes the evolution of bilateral relations between the countries with a focus on the last thirty years.The relationship that Canada has with Cuba is unique. Despite historically close ties with the United States, which still maintains the “Trading with the Enemy Act” towards Cuba, Canada has consistently maintained solid diplomatic relations with the revolutionary government. Canadians make up the single largest group of tourists to the island (about 40% of those traveling there), Cuba is the largest trading partner in the region for Canada, and Canadian company Sherritt International is the second largest in the country. John M. Kirk discusses how these countries maintain a normal relationship, despite fundamental disagreements on an ideological level. This book offers a discussion on the developments during key government administrations including the governments led by Jean Chrétien, Stephen Harper, and Justin Trudeau.

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Utgivningsdatum2026-10-01
Mått152 x 229 x 28 mm
Vikt503 g
FormatInbunden
SpråkEngelska
SerieBloomsbury Studies on Cuba
Antal sidor256
FörlagBloomsbury Publishing Plc
ISBN9798216275312

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PrefaceChapter 1: Historical Background of Canada-Cuba RelationsChapter 2: From “Constructive Engagement” to “Northern Ice”: The Chrétien Years (1993-2003)Chapter 3: Fervent Anti-Communism—Until Obama: Stephen Harper and Cuba (2006-2013)Chapter 4: “Canada is back”: Canada-Cuba Relations under Justin Trudeau (2015-2025)Chapter 5: Personal Connections in Canada-Cuba RelationsChapter 6: Concluding Thoughts on Bilateral TiesAppendix: The Diplomats Talk: Canadians on Cuba, Cubans on CanadaBibliographyIndex

“Dr. Kirk is the per-eminent scholar of Canadian-Cuban relations and he has produced a study that will likely be the standard reference work on the subject. Canada–Cuba Ties provides a rich overview of relations between the countries from 1960 to 2025 and detailed examinations of three key Canadian administrations since 1993. It well demonstrates that there has been a remarkable normalcy in the relationship, which has enabled both countries to accommodate differences and resolve disputes peacefully. Kirk’s keen analyses offer important lessons for a constructive approach to engaging with Cuba – based on empathy and mutual respect – that US policymakers would be wise to adopt.”