Okinawa voters shift away from concerns over US military presence

South China Morning Post
by Julian Ryall
February 17, 2026
Okinawa voters shift away from concerns over US military presence
Analysts point to a shift in priorities among younger Okinawans as a possible factor in the alliance’s bruising defeat in the election.
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Originally published on South China Morning Post on 2/17/2026