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

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Library of Congress. Foreign Affairs Division

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

United States. Marine Corps.

United States.

Foreign relations.

Military bases.

Japan.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Contained In:

ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection

Place of Publication:

[United States] [publisher not identified] 2012

Summary:

Addresses concerns about U.S. military presence in Okinawa, and considers implications of Okinawan resistance to relocation of USMC air station Futenma for U.S.-Japan alliance. Discusses apparent breakthrough on Futenma base relocation in 2013, and discusses strategic importance of Okinawa for the U.S. Provides background on Okinawan history and grievances, base realignment policy, and politics of U.S. basing in Okinawa. Examines Congressional involvement and ongoing risks of Futenma operations

Notes:

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Microfiche version Library of Congress. Foreign Affairs Division. U.S. Military Presence in Okinawa and the Futenma Base Controversy

Publisher Number:

CRS-2014-FDT-0532

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