(Press Release) — Our Common Wealth 670, a grassroots non-profit organization dedicated to education, research, and awareness about militarization in the Marianas, invites the public to a community forum exploring the current state and future implications of militarization in the region.
The event will take place on Thursday, Nov. 14, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Caravan of Food restaurant on Alaihai Ave. in Garapan, next to the Marianas Variety building.
The forum will feature Dr. David Vine, former professor at American University and award-winning author of “Island of Shame, The United States of War, and Base Nation: How U.S. Military Bases Abroad Harm America and the World.” Dr. Vine is an internationally recognized expert on U.S. militarization, with a particular focus on its effects on island nations and communities around the world.
In recent years, increased military activity in the Marianas has often been viewed as an economic opportunity for the region. However, this forum aims to provide a deeper examination of the broader social, environmental, and geopolitical impacts of militarization, drawing lessons from the experiences of other island communities.
Attendees are encouraged to review select book excerpts available prior to the discussion. Free copies of Dr. Vine’s books will be available to participants on a first-come, first-served basis.
Seating is limited and the organizers ask to please confirm attendance via email: ourcommonwealth670@gmail.com
For more information and access to reading materials, please visit the links below:
• Excerpts from David Vine Books:
• Link to military plans for CNMI:
• Link to OCW comments on the DEIS:
• Marianas Press coverage on militarization:
About Our Common Wealth 670
Our Common Wealth 670 is a grassroots non-profit organization committed to fostering education, research, and dialogue on issues related to militarization in the Marianas. Through community engagement and advocacy, the organization seeks to promote a more informed and equitable future for the islands.
