Anti-U.S. base protests, played out in parliaments and the streets of host nations, continue to arise in different parts of the world. In a novel approach, this book examines the impact of anti-base movements and the important role bilateral alliance relationships play in shaping movement outcomes....

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Main Author:	Yeo, Andrew 1978- (Author)
Format:	Electronic eBook
Language:	English
Published:	Cambridge Cambridge University Press 2011
Series:	Cambridge studies in contentious politics
Subjects:	Geschichte 1990-2010 Gesellschaft Politik Military bases, American / Foreign countries Military bases, American / Political aspects Military bases, American / Social aspects Protest movements Militärstützpunkt Protestbewegung USA United States / Military relations
Online Access:	BSB01 UBG01 Volltext
Summary:	Anti-U.S. base protests, played out in parliaments and the streets of host nations, continue to arise in different parts of the world. In a novel approach, this book examines the impact of anti-base movements and the important role bilateral alliance relationships play in shaping movement outcomes. The author explains not only when and how anti-base movements matter, but also how host governments balance between domestic and international pressure on base-related issues. Drawing on interviews with activists, politicians, policy makers and U.S. base officials in the Philippines, Japan (Okinawa), Ecuador, Italy and South Korea, the author finds that the security and foreign policy ideas held by host government elites act as a political opportunity or barrier for anti-base movements, influencing their ability to challenge overseas U.S. basing policies
Item Description:	Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 05 Oct 2015)
Physical Description:	1 online resource (xvii, 222 pages)
ISBN:	9780511842344
DOI:	10.1017/CBO9780511842344