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Are you aware of all the military bases the United States operates around the world?

Asked by msh (4270points) January 9th, 2016 from iPhone

The United States, and several of its allies are currently using United States military bases around the world in their strategies for maintaining a presence in the conflict in the Middle East ( et.al.)
Most of these bases are not often mentioned nor are they thought of readily when considering where various aggressive missions, troop deployments, and strategical data gathering, occur that the public are made aware of in these operations.
Should we in the US, and again, our allies who also facilitate their military participation and strategies at said bases, be concerned about the safety, cost, or possible takeovers of these locations, with the spread of Isis and it’s affiliates throughout the world?
In some countries we currently are operating these bases, Isis training camps are located within the borders of the same country. Does this make a difference for the operations or concerns we should have concerning our interests in the areas and countries?

Should you wish to see the placement of Military Bases of the US, and joint allied agreements with said bases, please use the following comprehensive article:
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_United_States_military_bases

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Cruiser's avatar

We are not regarded as the most powerful nation in the world for no good reason.

msh's avatar

Good point @Cruiser.
Here’s just one area where it gets sticky-
Isis has negotiated areas for extensive jungle combat training in Thailand. The Thai government… well whomever is the latest group to take charge, isn’t interested in paying overt attention to this practice. ( future connections?)
Now- the US-
http://www.ehow.com/list_6142037_army-bases-thailand.html?utm_source=eHowMobileShare&utm_medium=email

A tad dated, yet ties are still present between us today.
This is a little dicey if gambling, no? Spit (metaphorically) and hit ISIS bases?
Should it be a concern?
I am concerned. A lot.
Where else?
Northern Africa.
The US ships there cannot exit all personnel if a planned multi-faceted confrontation occurs.
What close countries would want to offend ISIS – there in their midst?
I see an entire section of the globe, with our bases and wonder at the true feasibility in remaining on all the teeter-tottering fronts.
D’you?

SquirrelEStuff's avatar

If we took some time to stop listening to the media about the reasons they hate us in the Middle East, and start researching reasons directly from Bin Laden and most terrorists, you will find that this(and us continually bombing them) maybe the biggest reasons for them wanting to attack us.

http://www.dni.gov/files/documents/ubl/english/Letter%20to%20the%20American%20people.pdf

http://www.dni.gov/files/documents/ubl/english/Message%20for%20all%20Muslims%20following%20US%20State%20of%20the%20Union%20Address.pdf

msh's avatar

@SquirrelEStuff – I can’t get the attachment to open. Probably my error.
?
Uh-oh… they’re jamming our computers!!!!
Someone in Düsseldorf, Prague, or Westminster, no wait!
Marrakesh!!! That’s it! :)~~~~
Is there another way into your attachment, please?

Cruiser's avatar

@msh When Shite hits the fan we simply reallocate resources to where needed most and when that is not enough we bring in the reserves. Most nations respect our ability to do this and why we are not messed with and sit up and take notice when we decide to take any kind of military response. Unfortunately in hindsight many of these decisions can be deemed unwise. Damned if you do…damned if you don’t.

msh's avatar

Sorry, life got in the way.
@SquirrelEStuff – who translated this? I need more info.
There are some big differences in how this was translated.
It is not the same- it doesn’t ‘fit’. I question this documents’
Validity due to some statements that do not go with the ’ standard party line’, if you will.
It was interesting to tead, however. Thank you.

SquirrelEStuff's avatar

These come from the Office of the Director of National Intelligence website.

There are many interesting links on this website, including an even more interesting list of books taken from Bin Ladens compound.

I was a big Ron Paul supporter in 2008 and 2012. He was the only candidate who I believe understands the cause and effect of our foreign policy. Everything he has been predicting regarding that, civil liberties, and or economy have all been coming to reality.

http://www.politifact.com/truth-o-meter/statements/2011/sep/14/ron-paul/ron-paul-says-us-has-military-personnel-130-nation

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=0BMA1Rvf_nU

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=UryciFTWTP4

JLeslie's avatar

I am aware of a lot of them. Especially the ones my parents visit, I have been to, and friends were stationed at.

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