Okinawa and Thule US military bases: To dialogue or not to dialogue?

Minori Takahashi; Ulrik Pram Gad

Okinawa and Thule US military bases: To dialogue or not to dialogue?

Minori Takahashi
, Ulrik Pram Gad

Global security and worldviews

Hokkai-Gakuen University

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Abstract

Dialogue is key to building trust and legitimacy around US military bases. A comparison of the bases in Okinawa and Thule reveals that the outcome of such dialogues is shaped by who is included in the conversation. Involving regional governments can enhance inclusivity but lead to political instability, while relying on central authorities may offer stability but at the cost of excluding local communities.

Original language	English
Place of Publication	Copenhagen
Publisher	Danish Institute for International Studies
Number of pages	8
Publication status	Published - 25 Aug 2025

Series	DIIS Policy Brief

Keywords

Arctic
Thule
Indo-Pacific
USA
Bases
Okinawa

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