Overseas Military Bases: Understanding Host Nation Support

Abstract

Overseas military bases have played a prominent role in support of United States security interests since World War II and particularly during the Cold War. While basing requirements have changed in the wake of the Cold War, it is clear that a forward US defense posture, including overseas bases and security partnerships, will remain essential to exert strategic influence, enable global access and project power when necessary. Globalization, fiscal constraints and the evolving threat landscape all present challenges to maintaining a network of forward bases.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 15, 2012
Accession Number
AD1018122

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  • Jeffrey J. Draeger

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  • Air War College

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  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Engineered Resilient Systems
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems

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  • Agreements
  • Cold War
  • Congress
  • Department Of Defense
  • Globalization
  • Governments
  • Intergovernmental Organizations
  • International Organizations
  • Military Training
  • National Politics
  • National Security
  • New York
  • Second World War
  • Treaties
  • United States
  • United States Naval Academy
  • War Colleges

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