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Topic: Panama

Trump is ignoring the power of nationalism—at his own peril

Greenland & Panama have shown they will not cave easily as Trump puts their national identity at stake. Each time they refuse Trump, his credibility erodes further.

Embassy reaches out to illegal Indian migrants deported to Panama as Trump steps up crackdown

Under pressure from Trump, Panama, Guatemala and Costa Rica are acting as migrant holding centres. Deported nationals will eventually be repatriated to their home countries.

SubscriberWrites: China and other concerns in Panama

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio visited Panama to address growing Chinese influence over the Panama Canal. Tensions rise over Chinese-controlled ports, investments, and potential security risks.

Panama extends cooperation with US military following call with Defence Secretary Hegseth

This follows another decision by the Mulino-led Panama govt to not renew BRI with China. US Secretary of State was in Panama for a visit last week.

Trump’s MAGA redux, this time with added territorial ambitions over Greenland, Canada & Panama Canal

The US President-elect has made a number of territorial claims, against 2 military allies, and a Central American nation, the leaders of which have their own responses to this.

‘Denmark should give up Greenland or face tariffs; will use economic force to acquire Canada,’ says Trump

Since his election, Trump has expressed interest in acquiring Greenland, Panama Canal and making Canada the 51st US state. He has even threatened to impose 25% tariffs on Canadian imports.

Trump threatens to retake control of Panama Canal citing unfair fees, draws rebuke from Panamian prez

Speaking to a crowd of supporters in Arizona Sunday, Trump also said he would not let the canal fall into the 'wrong hands,' warning of potential Chinese influence on the passage.

Panama’s former security minister Jose Raul Mulino wins presidential election

Mulino says his government will be pro-investment and pro-business and adds the country will honour its debts. Vows to not forget the poor.

Among 1st climate refugees in Americas, how an indigenous community in Panama secured its own future

Guna people of Gardi Sugdub have ensured construction of a new, sustainable home on Panama's mainland after 14 years of work as their island faces the threat of submergence.

Energy, trade & climate change — EAM Jaishankar’s 9-day visit to Latin America puts focus on key issues

He's the 1st Indian foreign minister to make bilateral visit to Guyana, Panama, Colombia & Dominican Republic. It highlights the nations' significance in India’s foreign policy goals.

On Camera

With nuke lunacy, Asim Munir joins Pakistan’s Hall of Generals who swapped brains for bluster

Munir indicates that he’s willing to go for broke, even if it risks taking his country “and half the world” down with him. It’s important to understand where he is coming from.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

‘Next war may come sooner than expected, will require whole-of-nation approach’—Army chief

Gen Dwivedi framed Op Sindoor not just as retaliation to Pahalgam, but as demonstration of India’s capability to fight multi-domain conflicts with integration between services & agencies.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.