What are the Strategic Implications for the United States of the 1977 Panama Canal Treaties?
Abstract
Under the provisions of the 1977 Carter-Torrijos Panama Canal Treaties, U.S. control of the canal operation and all U.S. military basing rights cease/expire on 31 December 1999. The title suggest that the United States might have to make some significant decisions in its military and political strategy in order to provide for a smooth transition to post 1999 Canal Zone/Panama operations/relations. This Military Study Project studies the effect of the Treaties impact on U.S. national security interests/objectives and how these interests/objectives may drive defense/military strategy. The what/how changes after 1999 will be addressed in Chapter III followed by conclusions and recommendations. This study will attempt to isolate what areas of national security interest may impact on national strategy, how Panama relations could be affected, what areas will change and what use/rights will remain for military planning purposes.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 31, 1989
- Accession Number
- ADA209530
Entities
People
- John A. Novak
Organizations
- United States Army War College