Dilemmas of Global Basing: US Basing and Host Nation Politics
Abstract
The most pressing challenge currently facing communities hosting U.S. military bases in the world is two level politics and the type of foreign government structure that ultimately allows the United States military to be based in foreign countries. Time and time again, politics at the local and national level have a very dramatic effect on US military bases. Dictatorships, autocracy and consolidated democracies have been the vein of problems when it comes to US military bases. Various types of governments throughout the world have allowed the United States military to have bases within their countries based upon the approval of a dictator or the a democratic government. There are instances where United States military bases have been successful or not depending on the type of governmental structure. Ultimately, it is the type of government structure that has been the most pressing challenges facing current communities hosting US military bases. When based upon the authority of one person, the United States has seen where a regime change shift questioned the legality of US military bases. Often this type of government structure has only benefited a few and certainly lined the pockets of those in charge. In the same instance, we have seen where the local population opinions have pressured their national leaders enough to kicked out or deny United States military presence. Additionally, the manner in which United States military bases were acquired in foreign countries have created ill will towards United States. The taking of land from indigenous people throughout the world has created legal problems for the United States that has lasted for decades.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 12, 2018
- Accession Number
- AD1108154
Entities
People
- Latate Wilson
Organizations
- Air Command and Staff College