War in Space

Strategy, Spacepower, Geopolitics

Häftad, Engelska, 2022

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Applying strategic theory to outer space and drawing out the implications for international relationsOffers a definitive and original vision of space warfare that theorises often-overlooked aspects of contemporary space activities based in the discipline of Strategic Studies. This original research draws out the implications of spacepower for wider debate in grand strategy and IR.Applies the theory in a topical and contentious area within contemporary grand strategy – anti-access and area-denial warfare in the Taiwan Strait between China and America.Key principles are summarised in seven propositions to make the key take-aways of theory applicable and memorable for researchers and practitioners.This book presents a theory of spacepower and considers the implications of space technology on strategy and international relations. The spectre of space warfare stalks the major powers as outer space increasingly defines geopolitical and military competition. As satellites have become essential for modern warfare, strategists are asking whether the next major war will begin or be decided in outer space. Only strategic theory can explore the decisiveness and effects of war in space upon `grand strategy’ and international relations. The author applies the wisdom of military strategy to outer space, and presents a compelling new vision of Earth orbit as a coastline, rather than an open ocean or an extension of airspace as many have assumed. Rooted in the classical military works of Clausewitz, Mahan, and Castex to name a few, this book presents comprehensive principles for strategic thought about space that explain the pervasive and inescapable influence of spacepower on strategy and the changing military balance of the 21st century.

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Utgivningsdatum2022-03-03
Mått156 x 234 x 18 mm
Vikt463 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor288
FörlagEdinburgh University Press
ISBN9781474450492

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Bleddyn Bowen is a Lecturer in International Relations at the University of Leicester. He is an established expert in strategy, space warfare and the military uses of outer space. His work has been published in a number of key journals, including The Journal of Strategic Studies, The British Journal of International Relations, Astropolitics, and the RUSI Journal. Bleddyn frequently contributes to news broadcasting and professional blogs and convenes the Astropolitics Collective research group.

Common abbreviationsIntroductionPart I: Imperial Traditions: Space Dominance1: Spacepower, empire and theoryA: SpacepowerB: Space empire and resistanceC: Pedagogy and analogyD: Conclusion2: Commanding Space: Bluewater FoundationsA: Proposition I: Space warfare is waged for the command of space B: Proposition II: Spacepower is uniquely infrastructural and connected to EarthC: Proposition III: A command of space does not equate to a command of EarthD: Proposition IV: The command of space manipulates celestial lines of communicationE: Summary: Command and CommunicationPart II: A New Vision of Spacepower: The Celestial Coastline3: Continental Insights and Strategic ManoeuvringA: A continental seapower analogy: Commanding space from EarthB: Proposition V: Earth orbit is a cosmic coastline suited for strategic manoeuvringC: Hostile coastsD: Astroeconomic warfareE: Third parties and neutralityF: Logistics and mutual supportG: Strategic depth from spaceH: Conclusion4: Astroculture and GeocentrismA: Proposition VI: Spacepower exists within a geocentric mindset *B: Checking ethnocentrismC: Geocentrism and the continental mindsetD: Space organisation and independent forcesE: ConclusionPart III: The Influence of Spacepower Upon Warfare5: Dispersal, Concentration, and DefenceA: Proposition VII: Spacepower is dispersed and imposes dispersion on EarthB: From the sensor to the shooter: DispersalC: A single effectual will: ConcentrationD: Adaptation and the strength of the defenceE: Conclusion6: A Clash of SpacepowersA: Phase 1: Opening gambitsB: Phase 2: Peak vulnerability and counterspace in beingC: Phase 3: Protracted ConflictD: ConclusionConclusion: Spacepower and International RelationsBibliographyA: Books and Book ChaptersB: ArticlesC: Reports, papers, and documentsD: Theses, manuscripts, presentationsE: Internet sourcesIndex