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Jon Letman
Jon Letman is an independent freelance journalist in Hawaii.
Jon writes about politics, the environment, and the impact of militarism and arms in the Asia-Pacific region. His reporting examines how human rights and the environment are affected by military bases, testing, training, and U.S. foreign policy with a focus on Pacific islands and East Asia. He has written for The Diplomat, The Guardian, Al Jazeera English, The Daily Beast, National Geographic, and others.
Follow him on Twitter at @jonletman.
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April 11, 2018
Hawaii: Facing North Korea With the Aloha Spirit
By Jon Letman
In the face of nuclear war, people in Hawaii embrace the potential for peace.
November 06, 2017
USAG Humphreys: The Story Behind America’s Biggest Overseas Base
By Jon Letman
As Trump visits, the new U.S. mega-base south of Seoul is almost complete.
June 29, 2017
Postcard From Seongju’s Anti-THAAD Protest
By Jon Letman
A year after being chosen to host THAAD, protests in Seongju show little sign of ending.
May 04, 2017
Kauai’s Quietly Expanding Military Role
By Jon Letman
A testing site for weapons systems, missiles, and rockets in the middle of the Pacific.
December 01, 2016
Asia’s Indigenous Voices: Defending Sacred Lands
By Jon Letman
From Borneo to Kyrgyzstan, Asia’s indigenous peoples link environmental conservation and preservation of their heritage.
August 29, 2016
Guam: Where the US Military Is Revered and Reviled
By Jon Letman
As the U.S. military plans to nearly double its presence on Guam, indigenous people say "no more."
June 30, 2016
Marshall Islands: Facing a Sea of Changes
By Jon Letman
El Niño brought drought and warmer waters to a Micronesian nation already facing a slew of environmental threats.
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