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The situation raises questions about the U.S. approach to Cuba. Some experts advocate for ending the embargo and engaging economically with Cuba to help lift the populace out of poverty and reduce their dependence on foreign military aid. The idea is that increased exposure to Western goods and opportunities might alter Cuba’s strategic alignments over time.
President Trump’s past policies leaned toward economic pressure, but a different approach might offer a pathway toward reform and independence for the Cuban people—potentially reducing their use as pawns in global conflicts.