Presidential Policy Directive 43: Directive on United States-Cuba Normalization   [open pdf - 178KB]

Alternate Title: PPD 43: Directive on United States-Cuba Normalization

"This directive: (1) describes the U.S. vision for normalization with Cuba and how our policy aligns with U.S. national security interests; (2) assesses progress toward normalization; (3) describes the current and foreseen strategic landscape; (4) describes priority objectives for normalization; and (5) directs actions required to implement this PPD [Presidential Policy Directive]."