Assistant professor of political science Paolo Spadoni examines the United States economic embargo on Cuba, contending it has not been effective and discussing transnational practices that have undermined it.

Transnationalism in the context of economic sanctions -- Relations between Cuba and the United States, 1959-2009 -- Evolution and results of foreign investment in Cuba -- The impact of the Helms-Burton law on foreign investment in Cuba -- U.S. financial flows in the Cuban economy.