In his inaugural address, Donald Trump trumpeted the idea of ‘taking back’ the Panama Canal, seemingly elevating American exceptionalism and manifest destiny to new heights. However, it seems he has forgotten that the canal was leased rather than gifted, now treated as an asset at his disposal. Such remarks evoke memories of America’s historical ‘Open Door’ policy and its territorial ambitions towards other nations.
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