David Vine. Base Nation.

CONTENTS

Introduction

Part I

Foundations

1 – The birth of base nation

2 – From little Americas to lily pads

Part II

Footprint

3 – The displaced

4 – The colonial present

5 – Befriending dictators

6 – In bed with the mob

7 – Toxic environments

Part III

Labor

8 – Everyone serves

9 – Sex for sale

10 – Militarized masculinity

Part IV

Money

11 – The bill

12 – «We’re profiteers»

13 – The MilCon con

Part V

Choices

14 – «Masters of extortion»

15 – «It’s enough»

16 – The lily pad strategy

17 – True security

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