America’s Massive Global Military Presence Explained - TLDR News

The video explores the global presence of US military bases, highlighting lesser-known locations across Europe, Asia, Australia, Africa, Greenland, South America, and Antarctica. It discusses the strategic importance, controversies, and historical context of these bases, including their roles in counterterrorism, disease research, and geopolitical tensions. The video also touches on the Antarctic Treaty and potential future military activities in Antarctica.

Which of the following is a well-known US military base located in Germany?

• Pine Gap

• Thule Air Base

• Rammstein Air Base

• Camp Bondsteel

What was the main reason for the establishment of the Besma Air Base in Bulgaria?

• To monitor missile launches

• To combat infectious diseases

• As part of the US Bulgarian Defence Cooperation Agreement

• To house Afghan refugees

What is the primary role of the Armed Forces Research Institute of Medical Sciences in Thailand?

• Counterterrorism operations

• Nuclear arsenal maintenance

• Research and eradication of infectious diseases

• Satellite surveillance

What controversial activity was Pine Gap in Australia linked to?

• Drone strikes in Afghanistan and Pakistan

• Nuclear weapons storage

• Secret detention centers

• Military operations in Antarctica

What is the primary function of Niger Air Base 201 in Africa?

• Nuclear weapons storage

• Research on infectious diseases

• Counterterrorism operations

• Satellite surveillance

What was the strategic importance of Thule Air Base during the Cold War?

• It housed a biosafety lab

• Its proximity to the Soviet Union

• It was used for satellite surveillance

• It was a secret detention center

What does the Antarctic Treaty currently prohibit?

• Satellite surveillance

• Military operations

• Research activities

• Nuclear weapons storage