This map is from David Vine's *Base Nation* (2015). It's an interesting map for a number of reasons, but what caught my eye is that there appears to be an unconfirmed "lily pad" located in Vietnam. U.S.-Vietnam relations, especially in the realm of security vis-a-vis China, have increased markedly in recent years, so this makes strategic sense – but considering U.S. military legacy in "Indochina"/Vietnam, secrecy also makes sense. However, I can't find any sources even alleging that there is some, even unconfirmed, U.S. military presence in Vietnam. Does anyone know more about this?
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Shibowen on July 22nd, 2021 at 12:44 UTC »
This map is from David Vine's *Base Nation* (2015). It's an interesting map for a number of reasons, but what caught my eye is that there appears to be an unconfirmed "lily pad" located in Vietnam. U.S.-Vietnam relations, especially in the realm of security vis-a-vis China, have increased markedly in recent years, so this makes strategic sense – but considering U.S. military legacy in "Indochina"/Vietnam, secrecy also makes sense. However, I can't find any sources even alleging that there is some, even unconfirmed, U.S. military presence in Vietnam. Does anyone know more about this?
theberlinbum on July 22nd, 2021 at 13:28 UTC »
What's the base close to China? Kinmen?
AspireAgain on July 22nd, 2021 at 13:49 UTC »
The USA itself appears to be unguarded. Uh oh.