Peter Kornbluh

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Peter Kornbluh, a longtime contributor to The Nation on Cuba, is co-author, with William M. LeoGrande, of Back Channel to Cuba: The Hidden History of Negotiations Between Washington and Havana. Kornbluh is also the author of The Pinochet File: A Declassified Dossier on Atrocity and Accountability.

Cuba Libre

Cuba Libre Cuba Libre

Covering the island has been a central concern for The Nation since the beginning—producing scoops, aiding diplomacy, and pushing for a change in policy.

Mar 23, 2015 / Books & the Arts / Peter Kornbluh

A New Deal With Cuba

A New Deal With Cuba A New Deal With Cuba

Caribbean détente, after a half-century of conflict.

Dec 23, 2014 / Peter Kornbluh

Six Lessons for Obama on How to Improve Relations With Cuba

Six Lessons for Obama on How to Improve Relations With Cuba Six Lessons for Obama on How to Improve Relations With Cuba

The president knows US policy has been a failure. Here’s how he can make a breakthrough, in the little time he has left.

Sep 30, 2014 / William M. LeoGrande and Peter Kornbluh

This US Contractor Has Spent Almost Five Years in a Cuban Jail. Why Won’t the White House Act?

This US Contractor Has Spent Almost Five Years in a Cuban Jail. Why Won’t the White House Act? This US Contractor Has Spent Almost Five Years in a Cuban Jail. Why Won’t the White House Act?

The case of Alan Gross reflects Obama’s failure to “write a new chapter in US-Cuba policy.”

May 2, 2014 / Peter Kornbluh

Chileans Confront Their Own 9/11

Chileans Confront Their Own 9/11 Chileans Confront Their Own 9/11

Forty years after Pinochet's coup, a historic presidential campaign has revived debates about his dictatorship—and Washington's role in it.

Sep 4, 2013 / Feature / Peter Kornbluh

US-Cuban Diplomacy, ‘Nation’ Style

US-Cuban Diplomacy, ‘Nation’ Style US-Cuban Diplomacy, ‘Nation’ Style

Fifty years later, James Donovan’s “metadiplomacy” shows that normal relations are possible.

Apr 10, 2013 / Feature / Peter Kornbluh

Seven Actions Obama Should Take On Cuba Now Seven Actions Obama Should Take On Cuba Now

In his inaugural speech, the president vowed to engage with other countries so as to "lift suspicion and fear." He should reach out to forge a more sane and sensible rela...

Jan 24, 2013 / Peter Kornbluh

WikiLeaks: The Latin America Files

WikiLeaks: The Latin America Files WikiLeaks: The Latin America Files

As Ecuador grants asylum to Julian Assange, here is a closer look at Cablegate in Latin America.

Jul 25, 2012 / Feature / Peter Kornbluh

Latin America After Cablegate: What Changed? Latin America After Cablegate: What Changed?

A discussion on the WikiLeaks legacy, from Argentina to Peru.

Jul 25, 2012 / Feature / Peter Kornbluh, Gustavo Gorriti, Santiago O’Donnell, and Francisca Skoknic

Jimmy Carter: Lift Trade Embargo Against Cuba Jimmy Carter: Lift Trade Embargo Against Cuba

The former US president calls for open travel for US citizens and freedom for Alan Gross and the Cuban Five.

Mar 30, 2011 / Peter Kornbluh

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