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Foreign military bases in Djibouti
Foreign military bases in Djibouti refer to military installations operated by foreign states in the country of Djibouti. The country's position at the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a maritime gateway between the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden, has made it a strategic location for global shipping and military activity. The United States, China, France, Japan, and Italy all operate military facilities near the capital Djibouti City. These bases are used to conduct operations ranging from anti-piracy, counterterrorism, and intelligence gathering to non-combatant evacuation operations and peacekeeping support. France has maintained military bases since Djibouti was a French colony, while the United States has operated military bases there since the attacks of September 11th. The other military bases were built due to the geographical location near the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. In recent years, Djibouti is allowing Saudi Arabia to install military facilities. This is because of the cultural and diplomatic...
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