Conclusion Though it's immediate effect is mostly symbolic, U.S./ policy in 1998 reflects a positive shift in attitudes amongst the leaders of and the U.S. Many would argue that only the lifting of the embargo completely would serve as redemption for a mislead American foreign policy. And then again, many others would argue that softening the terms of the embargo only further strengthens the Castro regime. The debate is far from over and the solution is very unclear, but there certainly are recognizable indicators that we can allude to and bu ....