This collection of essays is designed to shed light on the issues of imperialism and the transitions to socialism … advanced and with varying degrees of success, in China, Vietnam, North Korea, Cuba, Venezuela, Ecuador, and Brazil. Imperialism … and Transitions to Socialism argues that countries wanting to embark on a socialist transition is not only a response to a …

Cuba opens a door to the world: the United States engages -- The old Cuban economy and Raul Castro's efforts to fix it … -- Joint ventures in Cuba: seven case studies -- Emerging entrepreneurs and middle classes -- Millennial voices: ambitions and …