[20150717]IN10312_与古巴恢复外交关系.pdf

CRS InsightsReestablishment of Diplomatic Relations with CubaMark P. Sullivan, Specialist in Latin American Affairs (msullivancrs.loc.gov, 7-7689)Alex Tiersky, Analyst in Foreign Affairs (atierskycrs.loc.gov, 7-7367)July 17, 2015 (IN10312)On July 1, 2015, President Obama announced that the United States and Cuba agreed to reestablish diplomatic relations, effective July 20, and to reopen embassies in their respective capitals on the same day. The President maintained that this is a historic step forward in our efforts to normalize relations with the Cuban government and people. Cuba is scheduled to hold an opening ceremony for its embassy in Washington, DC, on July 20. While the State Department has not yet scheduled a formal ceremony, its post in Havana will begin operating as an embassy on July 20.New U.S. Policy Approach Toward CubaThe Presidents action fulfills the last of three major changes in U.S. policy toward Cuba that he unveiled on December 17, 2014, to move the United States toward normal relations with Cuba. The other two components of the policy shift were a review of Cubas designation as a state sponsor of international terrorism (Secretary of State Kerry rescinded C