5 Countries With The Most Overseas Military Bases

4. Russia

Overseas Military Bases: 12

Russia’s overseas military bases are a manifestation of its superpower ambitions. The country continues to maintain influence over its former Soviet era territories, and is vying for opportunities to create military potential in Asia and Africa. There are about 12 full-fledged military bases that Moscow operates in Georgia, Armenia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Moldova and Syria. According to a report, Russia is also planning to build six military bases in African countries in the near future.