The study of Cuba, in the twentieth century, has been very hard for researchers and analysts to carry out in most instances. Until 1959, Cuba was often ruled by military figures, who either obtained or remained in power by force. Thus the military regimes within the country made it almost impossible to document any government information (Cuban Studies 3). Now Cuba has become more "media-orientated" over the last forty years. Because its leader, Fidel Castro, has overseen the political involvement of Cuba with other countries such as the former U.S.S.R. and the United States, people all over the globe have wanted to know more about this communist state. It is due to this interest in knowledge that information on many issues from Cuba has emerged, including records on governmental and social problems. Some of the biggest problems constantly facing Cuba deal with issues behind the economy, foreign relations, and social conditions. Therefore the purpose of!
             this essay is to critically observe and analyze that current information, in light of being able to make educated conclusions toward some of the state's largest and most crucial issues.
             In order to fully understand the conditions of Cuba today, it is very important to obtain some factual information that relates to the composition and the history of the
             country. Throughout the land, Cuba is a multiracial society with a population of mainly Spanish and African origins (State Dept. 2). The largest organized religion in Cuba is the Roman Catholic Church. Some other main facts from this country have been listed in the table below.
             Agriculture Products: Sugarcane, tobacco, citrus, coffee, rice, potatoes, beans
             Debt: $10.1 Billion(Another $20 Billion owed to Russia)
             Economic Aid- Recipient $46 million annually
             Source: Caribbeanchoice.com (1998 statistics)
             In relation to history, Spanish settlers established sugar cane and tob...