Asia: C+

Asia: C+

The first Pacific president did pretty well on Asia policy — except for mishandling relations with Japan.

Korean Bases of Concern

The Pentagon is restructuring its bases in South Korea. Welcome to the future of the U.S. global military presence.

Gender and U.S. Bases in Asia-Pacific

Violence against women, violation of local autonomy, and contamination of the environment are all part of the U.S. military footprint in Asia.

In the Dragons Lair

Although the United States closed its bases in the Philippines in 1991, it has nevertheless managed to deepen its military presence and intervention in the islands.

Militarizing Africa (Again)

With the new Africa Command, the United States is increasing its military footprint on an energy-rich continent.

Permanent US Bases in Iraq are Immoral

The American people should question both the morality and the policy implications of what a permanent U.S. military presence brings to Iraq.