Abstract
In 2017, Panama, a country well situated within the U.S. sphere of influence for nearly 170 years, broke with Taiwan and established diplomatic relations with the People’s Republic of China. This much publicized event included the signing of numerous agreements between China and Panama providing a broad framework for increased commerce, investment, tourism, and technical cooperation. What does this development imply for U.S. hegemony in the Western Hemisphere? Does it indicate a loss of U.S. influence in the region? This paper addresses the connection of this occurrence with trends toward global repositioning and realignments showing growing multipolarity.
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Presentation Type
Paper Presentation in a Themed Session
Theme
Politics, Power, and Institutions
KEYWORDS
Hegemony, U.S., Panama
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