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Role of Space in Deterrence

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A proper space strategy agrees with the universal and overarching logic of strategy. Therefore, the concept of deterrence has applicability in the space domain. Space activities and policies are relevant for deterring conflict, as well as maintaining international peace and stability. Although deterrence has a legitimate role in future space strategy, it is not the panacea for preventing conflict, because history teaches that deterrence will at times fail due to miscalculation, uncertainty, or chance. This is also true for deterring acts of aggression in space.

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  1. George Washington University’s Space Policy Institute, Washington, D.C., USA

    John J. Klein

  2. Bryce Space and Technology, Alexandria, VA, USA

    Nickolas J. Boensch

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Klein, J.J., Boensch, N.J. (2019). Role of Space in Deterrence. In: Handbook of Space Security. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-22786-9_113-1

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