The Panama Canal is not the relics of the passing era, but an important asset that the United States cannot afford to ignore it, especially if foreign enemies, such as China, use their strategic places.
For more than a century, canals are essential for US national security and economic interests. However, when President Donald Trump recently made a wave by suggesting that the United States should consider buying it back, many immediately rejected him as a provocator. But his remarks were unfounded, and he was not the first US President to claim sovereignty over critical trade routes.
Trump's call to buy back the canal was not a random or reckless proposal. It was a perception of the strategic importance of this important asset.
1976, Ronald Reagan has declared“Panama Canal Zone is a US sovereignty.” As follows Reagan's footprints, Trump declared in a series of series. Truth social post The canal is an “important national asset” due to the extremely important role in US trade and military logistics. surely, The canal processes about 40 % Almost the cargo of the world 72 % of traffic It is tied to a US port. This means that the United States depends on the smooth operation of the canal for both economic and security.
In addition, the canal plays an important military role. This is the quickest route for the US Navy ship to move between the Atlantic Ocean and the Pacific Ocean, otherwise it saves thousands of miles that require a time -consuming detour around South America. In the event of a crisis, these extra 8,000 miles bring all the differences.
History sets the stage
Panama exists as an independent state for US intervention. In 1903, when Colombia refused to allow the United States to build the canal The United States supported Panama's independenceA new country guarantees that the canal area will allow American management. The United States has built a canal at a tremendous cost in both dollars and human life, and the strategic importance of this waterway has never decreased.
However, in the 1960s and 70s, the increase in emotions in the anti -colonial era led to the increase in RES in Panama. In these tensions, the United States moved the canal control to Panama. 1977 Trijoscar Treaty。 Despite the good intentions of the agreement, the relocation of the control has created a vacuum that is eager to satisfy other countries, especially China.
The expansion of China requires US support
The growing influence of China in Panama is not just an economic concern, but a threat of national security.
China is actively expanding footprints in Latin America, and Panama is one of its major goals. Chinese companies are currently managing important ports along the canal, and Beijing's Belt and Road Initiative has solidified Panama as an important part of China's global strategy. moreover, China builds a fourth bridge Beyond the canal, we have established a solid presence in this area using the telecommunications infrastructure.
The most worrisome side of China's involvement is the possibility of military leverage. The Panama Canal is a chalk point and is a strategic vulnerability of world trade and military operations. When the tension between the United States and China escalates, Beijing can take advantage of its impact on Panama to have serious consequences on both US trade and Navy operations, and hinder access to the canal.
Trump's call to buy back the canal was not a random or reckless proposal. It was a perception of the strategic importance of this important asset.
Under the current situation, the rule of the canal is increasingly falling into a country that does not share US interests. High -tech companies like Huawei, such as the area, cannot ignore the risk of spy or obstructions in a monitoring system built in China, which is involved in and monitor the canal.
A threat to national sovereignty?
Panama's president may claim it The canal is “I belong to Panama”, In reality, the importance of the canal is far beyond the border of Panama. This is an important asset in the world's power balance, and cannot exaggerate its strategic importance for US national security.
Trump was right to return it to the spotlight. If you maintain your global superpower, you need to make sure that important trade routes and military suffocation points are under friendly management.
The Panama Canal is not an American imperial relic because the media is trying to describe it. It is Linchpin, a US economy and defense strategy. Since China's influence continues to grow in Latin America, the position of the canal must be re -evaluated. Trump's attitude may prove that it is essential to protect the future of the United States. It's time to act before the canal becomes another infrastructure in the United States.
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