American military bases encircle the globe; from Italy to the Indian Ocean, from Japan to Honduras. The far-reaching story of the perils of the U. S. military b

This independent assessment is a comprehensive study of the strategic benefits, risks, and costs of U.S. military presence overseas. The report provides policym

According to the Department of Defense's 2004 Base Structure Report, the United States officially maintains 860 overseas military installations and another 115

Overseas military bases have been the bedrock of the United States’ ability to project military power, exert political influence and deter potential adversari

David Vine recounts how the British & US governments created the Diego Garcia base, making the native Chagossians homeless in the process. He details the strate