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US Military Expansion and Intervention
Middle East Theatre of War (June 26, 2006)
This map shows the locations of the active US military bases in the Middle East. The base locations align with locations of major oil and gas producing regions and reserves. (Centre for Research on Globalisation)Global US Troop Deployment, 1950-2005 (May 24, 2006)
These tables show US troop deployments throughout the second half of the 20th century. Additionally the tables display both the number as well as the percentage of US troops in foreign countries during the same period of time. (Heritage Foundation)Active Duty Military Personnel Strengths by Regional Area and by Country
These tables show the number of US military personnel on active duty in the US and throughout the world. (United States Department of Defense)
Deployment of personnel by December 31, 2005
Deployment of personnel by June 30, 2005
Deployment of personnel by September 30, 2004 Military Spending vs. Official Development Aid as a Percentage of Gross Domestic Product: 2003
As the deadline for the Millennium Development Goals draws nearer, rich countries are reconfirming their commitment to contributing 0.7% of their gross national income in Official Development Aid (ODA). This percentage, pledged in 1970, remains a distant goal for most wealthy nations, while their military budgets easily consume twice that amount. This table and chart compare military spending and international aid in 21 wealthy nations.
US Economic Expansion
US Crude or Petroleum Oil Import Sources (November 19, 2004)
This table lists US military presence in oil-producing countries. It lists main or potential petroleum or crude oil import sources, oil transit routes and actual or potential US presence in these countries. (Foreign Policy in Focus)Partial list of Reported or Proposed Forward Operating Locations and Cooperative Security Locations (November 19, 2004)
This table indicates US plans of military expansion and the level of equipment these military facilities throughout the world possess as well as intended locations for military bases. (New York Times, Congressional Budget Office)
US, UN and International Law
US Position on International Treaties (updated July, 2003)
The US has long been reluctant to participate in international treaties and agreements on disarmament, human rights, and international justice. Recently, Washington has adopted an even more negative posture towards these instruments. This chart presents the US position on ten major human rights and weapons conventions. (Global Policy Forum)
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