Cuba, as the title here indicates, is indeed at a historic crossroads, facing such simultaneous challenges as its transition to new leadership, increased hostility from the Trump administration, an economy that is not performing as well as in recent years, and an international stage that has become more complicated to navigate. This timely book draws upon leading scholars to provide a deeply knowledgeable understanding of the efforts of the government and the island’s people to confront and overcome such challenges—as they did after the disintegration of the USSR and the Soviet bloc. Both general and more specialized audiences will find this an essential read.

- Michael Erisman, Indiana State University,

These authoritative analyses consider the far-reaching national and international circumstances to which Cuba has been obliged to adapt in the past fifteen years. The thematic chapters offer the unrivaled insight of scholars with vast knowledge of Cuba, past and present, who are uniquely qualified to illuminate contemporary Cuban reality.

- Louis A. Pérez Jr., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill,

This is a superb and much-needed updating on a constantly changing contemporary scene in Cuban politics, economics, and society. It is written by people in the know and with no axes to grind, which makes it welcome, astute, and objective, just what we need to go beyond the headlines, stereotypical expectations, and outdated readings of Cuba. An excellent addition to our shelves and our understanding.

- Antoni Kapcia, University of Nottingham,