However, I have a concern. It seems to me that the framers are facing a serious problem in terms of writing a topic that accomplishes what everybody seems to want. At the same time, we want the aff to have the flexibility to go beyond merely ending sanctions, perhaps ending the threat of military confrontation, or increasing aid, or establishing formal diplomatic relations. All of these seem to be part of what is called normalization, and without them, an affirmative policy may indeed be quite hollow. Alas, I don't really think anybody has found acceptable language, and it's not for lack of trying.
Some normalization is enough, and they did some.
Another aspect of the discussion has me a little worried. Mancuso urges that affs have the flexibility to do much more than merely reduce or eliminate sanctions, that they be allowed to change our military policy, for example, all as part of an overall effort to normalize relations and engage. This seems reasonable, as little may be accomplished otherwise. If I had any proposals, I'd share them, but I don't. This is not an easy drafting problem.