Thomas Gustafsson på bokmässan i Göteborg med två av hans böcker.

Cuba After Castro

A Journey Through History

And the Complex Present

After the U.S. attack on Venezuela, Cuba once again stands at the centre of global politics. Since Fidel Castro and the revolutionaries took power, the United States has repeatedly tried—and failed—to bring down the Cuban regime, turning the island into a lasting symbol of resistance. Under Donald Trump, pressure on Cuba has intensified dramatically.

In Cuba After Castro, Thomas Gustafsson explores Cuba today by placing the present moment in a deep historical context. Through vivid storytelling and firsthand encounters, the book offers a compelling and accessible portrait of a country shaped by revolution, ideology, and everyday struggle.

Few countries can evoke such strong emotions as Cuba, a country that is constantly in the world's spotlight. Many have opinions about which path Cuba should take after the Castro brothers have relinquished power. What is happening to Cuba now? Who rules the country? Will the regime survive the economic crisis? What significance does Donald Trump's tightened Cuba policy have? And how do Cubans live today?

Cuba expert Thomas Gustafsson answers all these questions and more in this documentary and current portrayal of the country. The reader gets to follow along on a historical journey through time and space. All parts of Cuban society are depicted intimately and critically, but also lovingly. Gustafsson has interviewed leading representatives of both the regime and the opposition. The political complications and power struggles are analyzed. The military's increased influence is revealed and ordinary Cubans testify about their complicated everyday lives. The reader also gets to know the unique Cuban culture, music, literature, film, art and sports.This is the sixth revised and updated international edition of Thomas Gustafsson's bestseller Cuba After Castro. For those who truly want to understand Cuba, this is the indispensable standard work.

Boken Spaniens sju kök av Thomas Gustafsson var en av vinnarna när Svenska Måltidsakademien i slutet av 2024 utsåg de bästa matböckerna i tävlingen Årets Svenska Måltidslitteratur. Juruns motivering lyder: "Ingen svensk har så noggrant som Thomas Gustafsson kartlagt den spanska gastronomin i relation till dess historia, geografi, klimat och kultur. I denna bok har landets explosiva återfödelse strukturerats efter sina sju kök, och man vill dit så fort som möjligt!"

Thomas Gustafssons fackböcker Spanien: En färd genom historien och Kuba: en färd genom histotorien räknas som referensverk.

Thomas Gustafsson är författare, journalist och hispanist. Han har skrivit ett tjugotal böcker om Spanien, Kuba och Latinamerika.