CUBA: In Transition?


Pathways to Renewal, Long-term Development and Global Reintegration

MARCH 30-31, 2006
The Bildner Center for Western Hemisphere Studies

The Graduate Center
City University of New York


The 2006 symposium provides an in-depth view of contemporary Cuban reality since the early 1990s. It will probe whether or not Cuban dynamics can effectively be viewed as a transition. The interdisciplinary symposium gathers scholars and other specialists
interested in studying the nature of changes currently underway in economics and politics and policy models, civil society, art and literature, race relations and national identity and culture, as well as Cuba's role in world affairs. This event builds on the expertise of Cuba
specialists at the City University of New York and previous participants of Cuba Project programs. This event is organized by The Bildner Center for Western Hemisphere Studies.


Deadline for receipt of paper proposals is November 9, 2005 (early inquiries are welcome).

Send your proposals to 365 Fifth Ave, New York, NY 10016-4309 or via email to cubaproject@gc,cuny.edu or via fax to 212-817-1540.



Paper proposals consist of:

* 1- 3 page abstract with a cover letter indicating the author's professional affiliation, biographical sketch and contact information.

Proposals may explore diverse questions, including but not limited to:
To what extent has the island entered or may soon enter into a transformation comparable to those of Eastern Europe or even China and Vietnam? Is the transition paradigm applicable to the Cuban case? How can the processes of renewal and innovation at the micro level be linked with societal renovation and institutional change? How might current
processes shape Cuba's long-term development prospects? How significant are Cuba's relations with Latin American countries, Europe and Asia, in this regard? In terms of Cuba's long-term development, what role should the United States play?


Updates and background information will be posted at www.bildner.org and www.procuba.org