The military displaces locals rather than coexist with them.
Evidence
“Across history,” writes the former Air Force officer Mark Gillem, “displacements and demolitions are the norm.” Removing locals promises the ultimate in stability and freedom from what government officials generally consider “local problems.” U.S. officials displaced the Chagossians, the Bikinians, and others because the military prefers not to be bothered by local populations, and because it has the power to enforce its preference. — David Vine, Base Nation_ How U.S. Military Bases…, 214
Categorization
- XREF: The official preference for ‘no locals’ mirrors the same logic seen in the Chagos and Bikini cases detailed throughout this chapter.