ABSTRACT

This book traces relations between the United States and Panama from 1903 to 1978, focusing especially on the Panama Canal dispute. It emphasizes the extent to which the domestic politics of each country influence decisions about foreign policy and about the canal treaty negotiations.

chapter 1|12 pages

Problem and Framework

chapter 2|21 pages

Genesis of the Canal

chapter 3|24 pages

Riots and Aftermath

chapter 4|24 pages

The Two Panamas

chapter 5|21 pages

Points of Conflict

chapter 6|14 pages

Search for an Alternative

chapter 7|23 pages

Internationalizing the Conflict

chapter 8|24 pages

Efforts Toward Settlement

chapter 9|21 pages

The Canal and U.S. Domestic Politics

chapter 10|55 pages

The Fight for Ratification

chapter 11|28 pages

Aftermath and Possibilities