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.

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