The political demography of U.S.-Cuba relations

Greg and John Weeks have post on The political demography of U.S.-Cuba relations for the Washington Post's Monkey Cage. In it, they look at demographic changes in the US and Cuba to help explain the timing of this policy reform.

President Obama’s announcement Wednesday of executive action on U.S.-Cuba policy was huge. By reestablishing diplomatic relations, expanding travel and trade, and encouraging investment, it reverses decades of policy. The president’s proposed measures do not end the embargo, which is a congressional prerogative, but they are wide ranging. What explains the timing of such a momentous shift? Political demography can offer a very useful analytical lens.

Good work professors. My only criticism is that the post would be better with tables and figures (not exactly something at which I am proficient).