At the time, Panama had a population of about 2.5 million, was closely aligned with the United States, and was the home of U.S. military bases. Venezuela has a population of 28 million and few connections to the U.S., making it closer to the size of Iraq when the U.S. invaded in 2003. The concern is that Trump would show even less interest in defending Europe, and raises questions for the whole constellation of U.S. allies in East Asia and the Pacific.
Author: Steve Inskeep
Published at: 2026-01-03 21:52:23
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