WOLA's Cuba program encourages U.S. policy-makers to move towards normalized relations with Cuba. the U.S. embargo on Cuba does nothing to promote human rights and social justice on the island. It is based on outdated Cold War ideology and special interest group politics. The Bush Administration's policy of tightening the embargo, and waiting until Fidel Castro leaves the scene, is misguided and counter-productive. Engagement with Cuba is a more sensible, more effective, and more humane strategy for promoting human rights and social justice.