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Title: Mapping Every Known US Military Base Overseas
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URL Source: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/m ... nown-us-military-base-overseas
Published: Feb 21, 2025
Author: Tyler Durden
Post Date: 2025-02-21 20:51:51 by Horse
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This graphic, via Visual Capitalist's Pallavia Rao, locates the known overseas bases of the American military, categorized by who controls the base. In red are the ones controlled by the U.S., and blue are ones controlled by the host country. Ranked: Countries with the Most U.S. Bases and Troops Based on unclassified data, the U.S. has at least 128 bases across 49 countries. Of them, Japan (14), has the most by far, followed by the Philippines (9) and South Korea (8). Here’s the full list of all 128 listed bases, the country they’re in, and who controls them. A quick glance at the map reveals the two major security priorities for the U.S. military: Europe and East Asia. Japan also has the most troops stationed in any country, numbering 53,000 at last count. While Germany, Italy, and the UK don’t have double-digit bases like Japan, collectively Europe has a huge American presence, when adding in all bases and troops together. And this isn’t even accounting for the additional 80,000 soldiers deployed to the region after the 2022 Russian invasion. Middle East: A Growing Security Sphere While not as nearly cluttered as Europe and East Asia, the Middle East is also home to numerous American bases. Key allies Kuwait and Bahrain also host forces. Nothing makes security priorities more clear than base in Djibouti, not just for the U.S. but also the rest of the world. It’s situated on the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait, which connects the Gulf of Aden and the Red Sea, and is a key shipping route. The Red Sea has been in the news lately due to Houthi rebel attacks. Thus, Djibouti’s strategic location, and careful deal-making, has resulted in the country hosting military bases from seven other nations as well. This includes political rivals to the U.S., like China. Poster Comment: The US has more than 750 bases oveseas.
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