Peril In Panama: China As The Gatekeeper Of The Panama Canal Threatens New Missile Crisis

Richard Delgaudio has traveled to Panama six times so far, has met with me and so many others from my country, has seen what is going on firsthand, and this book together with his sequel, Still a Just Cause, the Last and Next Battle for the Panama Canal, is an excellent account of the situation here and well worth reading for policymakers in both countries and all those who wish to exert an influence on Panama-USA policy and future relations between our two countries, so important for us both. Having testified before a U.S. House of Representatives hearing thanks to the good work of Richard Delgaudio and other U.S. friends and spoken at his Panama Canal Symposium, this book contains original research on the growing influence of the Peoples Republic of China here in Panama and why American and Panamanian patriots ought to be concerned about the threat to the sovereignty of Panama and the national security of our friends in the United States. For anyone interested in national security issues and the devastating economic impact of a Panama Canal closure on the U.S. economy (not to mention my nation's economy) I highly recommend this book and its sequel, as a citizen of Panama, as a journalist, university professor and as a concerned friend of the United States.

This book describes the events that have transpired, allowing Red China to become the gatekeepers of the Panama Canal by proxy. The Clinton administration as well as Congress share the blame for not exercising America's option to rescind the 1977 Carter-Torrijos Treaty in the name of national security. All that has been accomplished is to give the Red Chinese a staging area for launching medium-range missiles on America; not to mention the very real risk of impeding the transport of American military vehicles in times of crisis. In short, the Peril in Panama is not an IF proposition, but a WHEN proposition. The short-term myopic (non-)response of the President and Congress IS going to result in a long-term national/military crisis. The nature of the crisis and when it can be expected are not certain. But there will be a crisis of national security to be sure. Protecting citizens from threats, both foreign and domestic, are one of the few responsibilities of the federal government. So why aren't our national leaders doing their job? Every freedom-loving American needs to read this booklet and contact their Senators/Representative to demand action.

Yes, I can see that there is a "Peril in Panama." The author makes a compelling case, very timely and well documented. If somebody thinks Communist China has nothing to do with Hutchison Whampoa then they are either decieved or they have not read this book. One of the definitive works on recent developments in Panama - together with Captain Evans' Death Knell of the Panama Canal? - this book leaves you wondering what the heck Congress is doing while Bill Clinton ignores Communist China's emergence as the "Gatekeeper of the Panama Canal," still a most vital strategic terway for the USA.

Just read what Senator Lott said criticizing U.S. policy towards Panama: "it appears we have given away the farm" to Red China. Peril in Panama spells out in details how exactly right on the Senate majority leader is in his challenge to Bill Clinton. The Clinton White House tried to rebut Senator Lott, but Delgaudio's book spells out in detail how Red China has gained a foothold at the vital Panama Canal. The book also reports some of the until now untold political history of the Panama Canal. There is a strong chapter with good documentation on how Li Ka Shing, chief shareholder of Hutchison-Whampoa, which controls the entrance/exit ports of the Panama Canal, is agent for Red China, the new "gatekeeper" of the Panama Canal. this book is a must read for patriotic and conservative Americans who are concerned that Bill Clinton is, in the words of the Senate Majority Leader, "giving away the farm."

Explains in detail the power-designs of the Peoples Republic of China in the Pacific rim. Shows how foothold in Panama can be used by PRC as a base to threaten American cities with nuclear attack. Lays out course of action to prevent this from happening. Well documented and thoroughly researched.