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China’s Uneven Military, Political, and Commercial Advance in Panama
March 25, 2023

China’s Uneven Military, Political, and Commercial Advance in Panama

By R. Evan Ellis
Since establishing ties in 2017, China has invested significant effort in Panama and made important, if uneven progress in building influence.

China’s Investment Setbacks in Panama
February 26, 2022

China’s Investment Setbacks in Panama

By Christopher Cairns
What can other potential recipients of Chinese investment learn from recent ups and downs in Panama and beyond?
Japan Praises Infrastructure Coop With Panama as China Also Ramps up Investment
April 06, 2019

Japan Praises Infrastructure Coop With Panama as China Also Ramps up Investment

By Daniel Hurst
Japan's efforts to boost Latin American connectivity featured during President Juan Carlos Varela's visit to Tokyo.

Panama Switch Marks China's Return to Checkbook Diplomacy
June 14, 2017

Panama Switch Marks China's Return to Checkbook Diplomacy

By Timothy S. Rich and Vasabjit Banerjee
Taiwan should resist the temptation to also play the game of offering aid for recognition.

Taiwan Loses Another Ally as Panama Embraces China
June 13, 2017

Taiwan Loses Another Ally as Panama Embraces China

By Shannon Tiezzi
There have been hints of the coming shift for years, despite Taiwan's efforts.

Can the US Solve Japan’s Energy Crisis?
October 03, 2013

Can the US Solve Japan’s Energy Crisis?

Importing natural gas from the U.S. could give Japan the energy security it seeks.

The Vertical Axis in U.S. Foreign Policy
February 04, 2013

The Vertical Axis in U.S. Foreign Policy

“…we seldom think of our hemisphere as a potential battleground…”

America’s Southward-Looking Mental Map
August 08, 2012

America’s Southward-Looking Mental Map

How an artificial waterway reoriented a nation’s worldview, foreign policy, and maritime strategy.

Balboa Park and the Panama Canal
April 04, 2012

Balboa Park and the Panama Canal

San Diego’s Balboa Park offers a window on a revolution in American geographical and maritime thinking.

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