Cuba

Cuba, one of only four remaining communist countries in the world, has suffered economically for many years. In the past they had help from the USSR but after that collapsed they turned to China for help but now China is in trouble so Cuba is left on its own. They could end all of their problems and have thriving economy if they would give up their communist government and open their economy to the free market. Their close proximity to the world's biggest market plus the desire of many Americans to once again see Cuba as a tourism spot could bring their people into the 21st Century. This would mean those in power would have to cede control to the people so it is not likely to happen. It would be like congress voting for term limits.