cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/26780048
Summary
The Trump administration has directed the U.S. military to develop plans for increasing its presence in Panama, aiming to “reclaim” the Panama Canal and counter China’s influence.
Options range from security partnerships to a highly unlikely military seizure of the canal.
Trump views a visible U.S. military presence as essential, while Panama denies any foreign interference.
The move follows Panama’s rejection of a key Chinese infrastructure deal. U.S. firms, including BlackRock, are investing in Panama’s ports as part of efforts to limit China’s role in the region.
Reminder that the US has been a treaty-violator from the beginning of its existence. Breaching numerous treaties with the Native Americans.
Geez, no need to get hostile. You make it sound like the Brittish Colonies and the US wiped out 97% of a thriving population of millions in many diverse nations with various gruesome methods including but not limited to biological warfare, kicked the survivors off their land and tried to indoctrinate their descendants. Do you even hear yourself?
Wouah, that sound bad! Glad I’m from France
Me, too. I’m happy for you. Thanks to your ancestors for kicking Brittish ass including but not limited to that of British General Cornwallis. Thanks for the Louisiana purchase. Thanks to them for the Statue of Liberty. Thank you and your peers for demanding rights for the working class and violently refusing anything less. I hope France continues to be a beacon for democracy and I hope America finds its way back.
Yeah we just have to ignore the africa part
Admittedly, yes, but for whatever it’s worth, a lot of countries are trying to downplay their historic involvement in Africa. I remember reading Conrad’s “Heart of Darkness.” What colonialists failed to achieve in Africa, they more than made up for in the Americas and in the worst ways possible.
If we hit that bullseye, the rest of the dominoes should fall like a house of cards. Checkmate
Yahtzee