Cuba remains a one-party communist state with a poor record on human rights. The country's political succession in 2006 from the long ruling Fidel Castro to his brother Raul was characterized by a remarkable degree of stability. The government of Raul Castro implemented limited economic policy changes in 2008 and 2009, and in September 2010 began a significant series of reforms to reduce the public sector and increase private enterprise. This new book explores the current issues, trends and outlook for Cuba.