On Okinawa, U.S. Bases Are Becoming Yesterday's Battle

The article argues that Okinawa’s long-running dispute over U.S. bases is fading as a political flashpoint, with many residents now accepting the American military presence while growing more concerned about China. It frames Japan’s broader defense shift as changing local attitudes and making base opposition less central than before. The piece suggests Okinawa is moving from resistance toward resignation, shaped by regional security fears and strategic realities.