US and China Battle Over Panama Canal Sovereignty at UN: A Strategic Flashpoint for America’s Security

In a high-stakes confrontation at the United Nations Security Council, the United States squarely challenged China over its expanding foothold around the Panama Canal—a vital artery linking the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans and a linchpin of American economic and military strength. The dispute unfolded as Panama’s President José Raúl Mulino underscored his nation’s sovereign ownership and declared steadfast neutrality of this crucial waterway. Yet Washington warned that Beijing’s creeping influence threatens not only Panama but global commerce and security, signaling a red line that aligns with America First principles of protecting national sovereignty from foreign encroachment. Why Does Control Over...