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Geopolitics and Corporate Control
This chapter explores the potential implications of BlackRock's $23 billion deal to acquire Panama Canal ports, focusing on its impact on U.S.-China relations and national security concerns. The discussion highlights the intertwining of corporate power and government interests, questioning the motivations behind such transactions and their effects on the American populace. Additionally, the chapter touches on historical context, piracy, and the complexities of international trade that further illustrate the high stakes of this deal.