Panama’s Canal Neutrality Debate Masks Growing Geopolitical Tensions: A Closer Look

In a recent address before the United Nations General Assembly, Panama's President José Raúl Mulino staunchly reaffirmed his country's stewardship over the Panama Canal and its historic neutrality, as established by the 1977 Torrijos-Carter Treaties. While Mulino's words emphasize pan-American cooperation and peaceful management, they also veil a deeper strategic tug-of-war unfolding between Washington and Beijing—one that demands sober scrutiny from an America First standpoint. Who Really Controls America’s Lifeline to Global Trade? The Panama Canal is more than just a maritime shortcut; it is a critical artery for international commerce and, by extension, for America's economic vitality. The canal's...