Why Trump Sees a Chinese Threat at the Panama Canal, and Locals Don't

In an era where collaboration should triumph over confrontation, the former President's obsession with Chinese investments in Panama's infrastructure reveals a failure to embrace global economic realities and local perspectives. Expert evaluations and Panamanian voices alike assert that alarmist views on China's role in the Panama Canal area are severely exaggerated, suggesting a need to move beyond Cold War mentality.

Amid growing concerns over national security, Trump's administration rightly identifies the threat posed by Chinese infrastructure dominance around the pivotal Panama Canal. Contrary to local dismissals and the naivety of some military officials, the strategic foresight to view Chinese investments as potential leverage indicates a necessary vigilance protecting American interests and countering Beijing's global ambitions.