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U.S. bases in Okinawa
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March 11, 2016
Tokyo, Okinawa Avoid Court Battle Over Futenma Base Issue
By Mina Pollmann
In the latest twist in the Futenma relocation saga, Tokyo and Okinawa have shelved their court cases.
January 28, 2016
In Okinawa, a Phantom Victory for the Abe Administration
By Yuki Tatsumi
The recent mayoral election in Okinawa is a step forward for Tokyo, but challenges still remain on the Futenma issue.
November 04, 2015
Beyond Futenma: Okinawa and the US Base Conundrum
By Shannon Tiezzi
The U.S. basing dispute on Okinawa goes much deeper than the debate over Futenma Air Station.
October 13, 2015
It’s Official: Okinawa Governor Withdraws Permission for US Base Construction
By Shannon Tiezzi
Governor Takeshi Onaga makes good on a promise to exhaust every means to halt the base construction.
September 15, 2015
Okinawa Base Issue Heats up as Governor Rescinds Construction Approval
By Shannon Tiezzi
Okinawa Governor Onaga has moved to rescind the central government's permit to construct a new U.S. base.
June 24, 2015
Abe’s Okinawa Problem
By Yuki Tatsumi
The deadlock between Tokyo and Okinawa is a vulnerability for the U.S.-Japan alliance writ large.
June 04, 2015
In US, Okinawa Governor Pleads Case Against Base Relocation
By Shannon Tiezzi
Okinawa Governor Takeshi Onaga, a vocal opponent of the Futenma relocation plan, has his work cut out for him.
May 28, 2014
Japan Pushes for Stronger Ties with Southeast Asia
By Clint Richards
Japan extends economic and military incentives in hopes of rebalancing Southeast Asia.
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