Europe takes the lead on Cuba
The EU's decision to end sanctions against Cuba sends a clear signal – still ignored by the US – that reform there must be nurtured
Meanwhile, the US, under George Bush, stubbornly clings to the idea that it can force some kind of "regime change" there. By taking this step, Europe has
distanced itself from that position
Canada, all the Caribbean nations and Mexico, who engage with Cuba and oppose sanctions
It has become clear to all but the most bone-headed in Washington that the sanctions approach has failed and will continue to do so
China, Venezuela, India, Iran,
Brazil, Vietnam and Russia are filling a void left by the US
EU has made a gesture of good will that is a fillip to those in the US who would like to see their own government adopt a similar approach
favours dialogue over confrontatio
Bush, stubbornly clings to the idea that it can force some kind of "regime change" there
clipped from: www.guardian.co.uk 
