David Vine

Base Nation (American Empire Project)

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ISBN 13:
9781627791694
author:
David Vine
format:
HardBack
publisher:
Metropolitan Books USA
language:
English
Publication Year:
2015
Pages:
432
Dimensions:
15.7 x 3.6 x 24.1 cm
Genre:
History, Britain & Ireland, Early Modern 1501-1700 (Tudors, Stuarts, Commonwealth, Restoration, Glorious Revolution)
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 5 working days
£27.52

Description

American military bases encircle the globe, with nearly a thousand locations in foreign lands. For over two decades after the end of the Cold War, the US has maintained its troops at these bases. However, this widespread network poses significant problems. The overseas bases raise geopolitical tensions and provoke widespread antipathy towards the United States. They also undermine American democratic ideals, perpetuating partnerships with dictators and second-class citizenship in territories like Guam. Furthermore, they contribute to issues such as sexual violence, environmental damage, and local economic decline. The financial cost of maintaining these bases is substantial, approaching $100 billion per year. As the US withdraws from Afghanistan and re-examines its military strategy, a critical debate has begun. David Vine's book, Base Nation, provides an essential contribution to this discussion, offering a compelling examination of the perils of American military bases overseas.

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