

The story of how Cuba struggled in the wake of the collapse of the Soviet Union, their main economic and political supporter. The massive decline in living standards triggered refugee crises, which played havoc with Cuba's already difficult relations with the US and forced the two enemies to negotiate for the first time one-on-one and officially.
BBC Two

1. The Armed Struggle
Spies, revolutionaries and diplomats reveal the secrets of how a small island in the Caribbean challenged the world.

2. The Charm Offensive
The story of how Castro saved his revolution post Cold War. Through ingenious diplomacy and soft power, Cuba broke its isolation. But with Trump, it could be short-lived.