AQ Podcast | The Panama Canal: Past, Present and Future
An overview of Panama's historical ties to the U.S. and where the crisis might be headed next.
As Donald Trump returns to the White House, much focus was expected on Mexico, Colombia, Venezuela, and Cuba, but Panama has surprisingly taken center stage, even becoming the site of Marco Rubio’s first trip abroad as Secretary of State. President Trump has said the U.S. should take the Panama Canal back. Are his true goals reducing China’s influence in key infrastructure projects and securing greater Panamanian cooperation on migration and trade, or is he serious about the threats While China’s role has grown, they don’t control the canal. Meanwhile, Panama’s deep historical and...
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