QuickTake: The Big Thaw, Why the U.S. Warmed Up to Cuba

The video discusses the complex relationship between the US and Cuba, highlighting the historical context of the Cold War and the trade embargo imposed by the US in 1961. It explains the resumption of diplomatic relations in 2015, facilitated by a prisoner swap and policy changes by President Obama. The video also covers the ongoing debate about lifting the trade embargo, with arguments for and against normalization of relations.

What was President Obama's stance on the trade embargo against Cuba?

What concerns did opponents of normalization express regarding Obama's policy towards Cuba?