This book explores the relationship between the Panama Canal and the evolution of the global economy. It details the role the Canal played in Americäs ascendancy and the development of modern globalization. Then, it explores how the Panamanian people have brought the Panama Canal into the 21st Century, making the nation an ever-bigger player in multi-modal transport and international trade. It concludes with a deep dive into the future of globalization and what it ultimately means for the Canal.

Andrew R. Thomas is the bestselling author/editor of 25 books and Associate Professor of International Business at the University of Akron, USA. His research lies at the intersection of global business, security, development, energy, and strategy. Dr. Thomas is founding editor-in-chief of the Journal of Transportation Security, contributing editor at Industry Week, and a regularly featured analyst for media outlets around the world. He has traveled to and conducted business in 120 countries on all seven continents.

Chapter 1: Panama, Supply Chain Security, and the Rise of Globalization.- Chapter 2: The Canal and American Ascendancy.- Chapter 3: A Success Story made in Panama.- Chapter 4: The Canal of Panama and the Natural Gas Revolution.- Chapter 5: Macro-Trends Impacting the Future of the Canal and Globalization.- Chapter 6: Managing Growth, Opportunities, and Challenges for the Canal of Panama.