Stručni rad
CONTINUITY AND CHANGE IN USE OF MILITARY BASES ABROAD
Ivica Kinder
; Vojni kabinet Predsjednika RH
Sažetak
Military bases abroad are a specific component of the military instrument of national power, which relies upon another state’s territory. The bases are inextricably associated with the collision of various political, economic, security and other interests. As such, they represent an important way of using force as well as deterrence in international relations. The practice of establishing foreign bases began to extend significantly during the World War Two. The number of bases further increased during the Cold War. After the end of the Cold War, the USA continued to largely rely upon foreign bases worldwide, especially after the War against Terrorism commenced. Soon after the end of the Cold War, in accordance with its national interests, the Russian Federation for its part began to revitalize some of the bases previously established by the former Soviet Union. In order to protect its economic interests in Africa, France increased the number of its bases on that continent. Economic development is on the top of the list of the most important national interests of China, India and Brazil. Although those states primarily tend to use non-military instruments in international relations, their need for energy resources and raw materials could also lead to establishment of military bases abroad.
Ključne riječi
(military) base; USA; Russian Federation; France; China; Brazil; India
Hrčak ID:
118733
URI
Datum izdavanja:
28.1.2014.
Posjeta: 2.660 *