By Troy Anderson and Battle Ready News Team. The Strategic and Prophetic Stakes of the Panama Canal: Examining President-elect Trump's Vision for National Security and Sovereignty in a Changing Geopolitical LandscapeAs President-elect Donald Trump prepares to assume office, his recent statements regarding the Panama Canal have reignited a critical debate about American strategic interests and national security. Trump has expressed concerns over the canal's current management, particularly the influence of Chinese companies operating at its entry ports, and has suggested that the United States should consider reclaiming control if Panama does not address these issues.