The U.S. blockade on the island is unprecedented—and could lead to prolonged upheaval.
Howard W. French is a columnist at Foreign Policy and a professor at the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism. With a focus on regional interest and world news, he covers diverse topics ranging from health and wellness to government and politics, particularly in the contexts of the United States, Canada, and various regions in Asia and the Pacific. French's work has been featured in notable publications such as Slate Magazine, The New York Review of Books, and The Guardian.