Panama
Strategic Concepts & Mechanics
Primary Evidence
"A few years ago, some friends sent him a sack of oranges grown in Panama. Ludwig decided they were the most succulent he ever had tasted. Three weeks later two U.S. soil experts arrived in Panama unannounced to make a study of soil conditions. On the basis of their report, Ludwig decided Panama’s climate was ideal for orange grow-"
"The first opportunity popped up before I had even packed my bags in Florida to return to the UK. “Change of plan,” said Sol from Ibstone. “Don’t come here now. I want you to go to Panama. They are looking for someone to buy their nationalised casinos. Might be worth looking at.” “Want to go to Panama?” I asked Diana as I ended the call. “I’ve got to go there tomorrow.” Diana smiled. “I thought we were going to London?” “Change of plan – temporarily.” “Here we go. We’re back on the roller-coaster. Yes, of course, I’ll come to Panama with you. It’s a place that we’ve never been to.” In the end, Panama came to nothing. Bribes would be involved in the deal, which was asking for trouble."