Space is nowadays conceived not only as important for
scientific, cultural or security motivations but as a symbol of modernity,
political identity and as a strategic instrument on the international scene.
With the acceleration of new forms of economic competition and arms races in
the Middle East and Asia, several nations decided to develop such capabilities
and to make space policy a key element of their national identity, of their
'posture' as the diplomats say, on the international stage. The development of
the space world brings a new challenge for Europe puzzled by the weakening American
leadership, the uncertainties of the Russian complex and the rise of the
Asiatic nations. In such a context, while too many space policy experts see the
space policies of the major space powers as rather conservative and "as
usual", the author cross-examines in five points the main policy lines of
the space strategies of the US, Russia, China and Europe. Many things have
changed in the last ten years and there are today new dynamics at work.
Considering these evolutions, it is suggested to start thinking about the
future policy lines of the major space powers: towards a broader competition,
or the beginning of a new rationale for international cooperation.
Author(s)details:-
Bertrand de
Montluc
Paris University Sciences Po, International College (Scientific
Humanities) Lecturer, France.
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the book here :- https://doi.org/10.9734/bpi/crpps/v1/8758A
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