The US military base network and contemporary colonialism: Power projection, resistance and the quest for operational unilateralism (original) (raw)

This article explores the contemporary global network of US military bases, focusing on how this network is shaped by both military objectives and local resistances from allied governments and communities. By examining locales such as Guam, Puerto Rico, and Okinawa, the analysis reveals that as local oppositions to US bases increase, the Department of Defense increasingly relies on non-sovereign territories for military operations. These sites, while strategically advantageous for military training and unilateral operations, are also hotbeds of resistance, resulting in a complex relationship between global military strategies and localized social movements against militarization.