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Kroenig on BBC on US Escalating Pressure Against Cuba

Atlantic Council vice‑president Matthew Kroenig appeared on the BBC on February 8 to discuss the United States’ intensifying pressure on the Cuban regime. He outlined a multi‑pronged strategy that includes expanded sanctions, diplomatic isolation, and support for civil‑society actors. Kroenig emphasized that Washington aims to compel democratic reforms while countering Cuba’s alignment with adversarial powers. The interview signals a more assertive U.S. posture after years of relative disengagement.