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The article explores the future of the communist country of Cuba as it relaxes its economic and political control while maintaining social provision. Topics covered include the lack of political diversity and freedom of expression in the country, the maintainance by the ruling Cuban Communist Party of a one-party system, and the possible dangers of the reform, such as the growth of inequality and prevalence of neoliberalism which will cause social conflict.

The article reports on the changes that may occur in Cuba after the Sixth Congress of the Cuban Communist Party in April 2011. Topics include the resignation of the First Secretary of the Communist Party of Cuba Fidel Castro, the proposal of President Raul Castro to reduce the period the future head of state can remain in office, and a broad reconstruction of the Cuban economic model.