Alright...At first I suspected Trump's talk about taking over Greenland, Canada, and the Panama Canal was just Trump antagonizing or even trolling the media. I've since heard some views on this that has me thinking he might be serious.
This from Trump's former defense secretary...(5:20 to 7:00 minute marks):
Key take away... Since China is increasing their influence in these areas, there is an economic and shipping interest in taking over these areas
Not sure how much I agree with that or if we should ever resort to military force in this case but I'll put it up for discussion.
For Debate...
1. Is increased Chinese influence at the Panama Canal a national security threat? Or is it just an economic threat? Or both?
2. Should the US resort to military force?
This from Trump's former defense secretary...(5:20 to 7:00 minute marks):
Key take away... Since China is increasing their influence in these areas, there is an economic and shipping interest in taking over these areas
Not sure how much I agree with that or if we should ever resort to military force in this case but I'll put it up for discussion.
For Debate...
1. Is increased Chinese influence at the Panama Canal a national security threat? Or is it just an economic threat? Or both?
2. Should the US resort to military force?