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.

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

The Posada Trial Takes a Historic Turn The Posada Trial Takes a Historic Turn

By prosecuting Luis Posada on charges related to his acts of terrorism, the United States is repudiating a dark past that its own Cold War officials and covert operatives set in ...

Feb 9, 2011 / Peter Kornbluh

Former CIA Asset Luis Posada Goes to Trial

Former CIA Asset Luis Posada Goes to Trial Former CIA Asset Luis Posada Goes to Trial

The Cuban exile has a long record of terror, but his trial, starting today, is on lesser charges.

Jan 5, 2011 / Feature / Peter Kornbluh

Chile’s Turning Point Chile’s Turning Point

A victory by Sebastian Pinera in the Chilean marks a major turning point in the post-Pinochet transition, and a return to power of some of the hardcore rightists who collaborated w...

Jan 17, 2010 / Feature / Peter Kornbluh and Katherine Hite

Fujimori: Guilty as Charged Fujimori: Guilty as Charged

Peru's disgraced former president becomes the first democratically elected head of state to be extradited, tried and convicted of human rights crimes.

Apr 7, 2009 / Feature / Peter Kornbluh

The Day After Fidel The Day After Fidel

Most authoritarians leave office in a coup or a coffin. Fidel Castro is leaving on his own terms.

Feb 20, 2008 / Feature / Peter Kornbluh

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