In Japan, voters in Okinawa have elected a new governor who has promised to oppose the long-running U.S. military presence on the Japanese island. Denny Tamaki has vowed to block the controversial relocation of a U.S. military base—a move which is likely to upset both the central government and the United States, which has long depended on Okinawa to accommodate its military bases and personnel. Many residents of the small island have opposed the U.S. military’s presence for decades. This is Governor-elect Tamaki.

Governor-elect Denny Tamaki: “Over two generations, governors have protested the new bases at Henoko and have been ignored. But now, the gubernatorial government has already withdrawn its permission for the base’s land reclamation project. And the prefectural government has used the proper process based on what is best for the good of the public. I will continue to let the central government understand that not abiding by this process is undemocratic and is against the rule of law.”