Isthmo-Panama Canal Theories

The Isthmo-Panama Canal Theories explore different ideas about how the Panama Canal was built and why it was constructed where it is. Some believe the location was chosen because of strategic military and trade advantages, allowing ships to quickly move between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. Others suggest economic and political factors, like controlling regional influence or boosting international trade, influenced the decision. These theories analyze historical, geographical, and geopolitical reasons behind the canal's placement, emphasizing its critical role in global commerce and regional power dynamics.