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Navigating Geopolitics: The Panama Canal Debate
This chapter explores the upcoming Senate Commerce Committee hearing on the Panama Canal's strategic implications for U.S. trade and national security, particularly concerning China's influence in Panama. It dissects the historical context of the U.S.-Panama treaty and discusses the potential repercussions of treaty violations and the importance of legal and economic measures over military force. Additionally, the chapter touches on the president's authority in firing inspectors general and the implications of balancing executive power with legislative oversight.