Jose Marti, known as ‘the Apostle of Cuban Independence,’ was an influential poet, journalist, and political theorist who became a symbol for the Cuban people’s bid for independence. The concepts of freedom, liberty, and self-determination feature prominently in his work.
Our Cuba policy was a major obstacle to getting things done in the hemisphere and a source of tension around the world.
A critical part of our relationship with Laos involves addressing the legacy of war.
I never set out to work in the White House.
Since taking office, President Obama has pursued a policy that focused more American resources and engagement in the Asia-Pacific, a region that will increasingly define opportunity and security in the 21st century.
I was a relatively anonymous guy, and for whatever reason, I became one of the villains for the Right.
To the developing world, Cuba has been a symbol of sovereignty and resistance and a supporter of revolution – for good or bad. From the Missile Crisis to the anti-apartheid movement, from the Kennedys to Obama era, this small island has put itself at the center of world events.
I had originally been looking at writing, including fiction.
While the TPP – like any trade deal – is a subject of vigorous debate, its benefits are clear. The TPP will open markets and bring down barriers for American businesses in the world’s largest emerging market, creating jobs at home.
Anthony Bourdain was the one who hooked me on Laos.
Our basic assessment was that if America keeps going down these rabbit holes in the Middle East, we’re just going to put ourselves out of business as the world leader because we’re just draining resources and diplomatic bandwidth, and we’re not producing outcomes.
For many Americans, ‘Vietnam’ is a word associated with war and the extraordinarily complex history between our countries. But since normalization began, the U.S. and Vietnam have steadily built bonds of partnership, demonstrating that we can recognize history without being imprisoned by it.
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