When President Trump declared in his inaugural address that the United States would "take back" the Panama Canal, he wasn’t just tossing out rhetoric—he was reigniting a debate that has smoldered for decades. The canal, one of the greatest engineering marvels in human history, was never just a construction project. It was a bold assertion…
Sovereignty, Stewardship, and the Limits of Expansionism
As an independent Christian conservative, I value the principles of sovereignty, stewardship, and prudence. These are foundational to both governance and biblical wisdom. When news broke of Donald Trump Jr.'s visit to Greenland and President-elect Donald Trump's musings about territorial expansion, it left many of us shaking our heads—equal parts incredulous and entertained. But let’s…
The Panama Canal Controversy: Trump’s Suggestion and a Sovereign Nation’s Pride
Ah, the Panama Canal—one of the world's great engineering marvels, a shining symbol of human ingenuity, and, let’s be honest, an enduring sore spot in international relations. Recently, President-elect Donald Trump floated the idea of reclaiming the canal, sparking a swift rebuke from Panama's President José Raúl Mulino. The proposal? Well, Trump doesn't like the…
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