Once viewed as a space for scientific exploration and discovery, the final frontier has now transformed into a stage where geopolitical rivalries and strategic concerns come to the fore. The shift from peaceful space activities to security considerations marks a notable change in policy perspective. This special edition seeks to offer an in-depth analysis of these shifts, aiming to enhance understanding among academics, decision makers, and the wider public.
- EDITORIALSOnce viewed as a space for scientific exploration and discovery, the final frontier has now transformed into a stage where geopolitical rivalries and strategic concerns come to the fore.
- RESEARCH ARTICLESSpace is the most physically challenging of all the warfighting domains; operations in this domain are a strong contest between nations as well as others seeking to advance their interests.
- RESEARCH ARTICLESThis paper assesses the significance of China’s ASAT test through the lens of DIME components and proposes a set of intelligence recommendations intended to prevent strategic surprises in the future.
- RESEARCH ARTICLESThis work will examine literature produced during the Trump and Biden administrations, public availability, assess key rivals in the military space sphere, and congressional reaction to these documents.
- RESEARCH ARTICLESAs space becomes increasingly congested, states operating in close proximity to other states is an inevitability.
- BOOK REVIEWSThe War in Space: Strategy, Space Power, and Geopolitics, written by Bleddyn E. Bowen, is an interesting work that analyzes the strategic consequences and geopolitical aspects of space warfare.