This tiny African state has such a vital strategic location that most of the world's most powerful militaries have set up ...

The unfolding crisis in Sudan has drawn attention to Japan’s only overseas base – and some of the problems surrounding the installation.

Japan's government has ordered the Self-Defense ... The Self-Defense Forces have a temporary base in Djibouti, a country in the Horn of Africa. The SDF will remain on standby in Djibouti while ...

The SDF base in Djibouti was set up in 2011 and the 170 members stationed there – including an air squadron - are largely occupied with anti-piracy operations off Somalia. Otsuka Umio ...

Djibouti in Africa hosts Japan’s only overseas base for the Self-Defense Forces. The government plans to sign agreements with these three countries early next year. Tokyo is also considering ...

They are Chinese military bases. China’s military has become increasingly active around Japan, and tensions have ratcheted up between the two countries. But in Djibouti, Japan’s SDF post and ...

The unfolding crisis in Sudan has drawn attention to Japan’s only overseas base – and some of the problems surrounding the installation.

The Foundation for Peace Professionals (PeacePro) has called on the government of Djibouti to take immediate steps toward initiating the evacuation of all foreign military bases from its territory.