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Should the US completely restore relations with Cuba?
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The US should completely restore relations with Cuba.
Pros
Cons
Restoring relations with Cuba would benefit the U.S. economically.
Normalizing relations will benefit the people of Cuba.
Improved diplomatic relations between Cuba and the US could set an example for other countries locked in long-standing bilateral conflict.
Establishing stronger diplomatic ties with Cuba could incentivize the Cuban government to adopt more liberal policies.
The US embargo of Cuba has failed to achieve its goals.
Cuba is an ally of North Korea and Iran.
Warm diplomatic relations are always conditional on behavior. Cuba has the power to restore relations by adhering to international norms for
human rights
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A relationship with Cuba will open up the U.S. to possible terrorist threat.
Restoring ties would upset interest groups and allies that are important to the US.
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