The U.S. Military Presence in Okinawa and the Futenma Base Controversy

Abstract

Although the U.S.-Japan alliance is often labeled as the cornerstone of security in the Asia Pacific region, local concerns about the U.S. military presence on the Japanese island of Okinawa have challenged the management of the alliance for decades. The Japanese archipelago serves as the most significant forward-operating platform for the U.S. military in the region; approximately 38,000 military personnel, 43,000 dependents, and 5,000 DOD civilian employees live in Japan. With the United States pledging to rebalance its defense posture towards Asia, the uncertainty surrounding the medium and long-term presence of American forces on Okinawa remains a critical concern for national security decision-makers.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 03, 2012
Accession Number
ADA585507

Entities

People

  • Emma Chanlett-Avery
  • Ian E. Rinehart

Organizations

  • Library of Congress

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Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Biomedical
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

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  • Agreements
  • Air Force
  • Department Of Defense
  • Economic Development
  • Environment
  • Governments
  • Law
  • Marine Corps
  • Military Personnel
  • National Governments
  • National Politics
  • National Security
  • Navies (Foreign)
  • Tilt Rotor Aircraft
  • Transport Aircraft
  • United States
  • Urban Areas

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  • Asian Economic Studies
  • Personnel Management and Statistics in the Military and Department of Defense