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Okinawa strategic value and political risk for Japan
The article argues Okinawa offers unmatched U S military reach and ideal conditions for operations in Asia but creates a tense political time bomb for the Japanese American security pact. It discusses reversion clauses, potential base status, and the risk to Sato's government and party in 1970 elections.
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Tom Wicker
N. Y. Times
Tokyo
Okinawa
Curt Lemay
United States
Thailand
China
Taiwan
Korea
Pacific
Japan
U. S
Hannibal
Island
East Asia
Indo-China
Kiichi Aichi
Washington
Aichi
Sato
Ior
Liberal Democratic Party
Liberal Democrats