Tag: Panama Canal Treaty
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Panama’s Strategic Dilemma: Navigating U.S.-China Rivalry in Port Concessions
Panama’s Strategic Reassessment of Port Concessions with China Background on Panama’s Port Concessions Panama’s strategic position at the crossroads of the Americas has long leveraged its geographic advantages to foster economic growth and global influence. The Panama Canal, a vital maritime artery connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, is central to this strategy. This section…
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“Navigating the Canal: Panama’s Balancing Act Between U.S. Pressure and Chinese Influence”
U.S. Diplomatic Pressure and Panama’s Response In the wake of intensifying U.S.-China tensions, U.S. diplomatic pressure on Panama has evolved significantly, focusing particularly on the strategic Panama Canal. These diplomatic engagements culminated in a landmark agreement under which Panama agreed to grant free passage to U.S. Navy vessels and to withdraw from China’s Belt and…