Space Power Interests

by Peter Hayes

Overview

In this unique volume, an international cast of leading scholars from several disciplines offers a comprehensive assessment of the current status of space-based weaponry. Regional and technical experts offer their analysis of the major powers'special interests in space and also examine the broader issues of ICBM proliferation, testing, monitoring, and verification as well as possible opportunities for cooperation between states with a stake in space power.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780367303969
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	11/09/2020
Pages:	256
Product dimensions:	5.81(w) x 9.19(h) x (d)

Table of Contents

Introduction — Challenges Posed by Space-Launch and Missile Proliferation — Space Power and Space Interests: United States — Space Power Interests: Russia — China's Space Interests and Missile Technology Controls — Space Policy and Missile Control in Europe — International Space Cooperation and a Non-Proliferation Regime: Turning Plowshares into Swords? — Exchanging Environmental Resource Management for Peaceful Space Practices: Blue Sky or “Blue Sky”? — Arms Control and Verification: Future Trends — A Flight Test Ban as a Tool for Curbing Ballistic Missile Proliferation — Land-Based Ballistic Missile Verification: The UNSCOM Experience — Verification of Ballistic Missile Activities: Problems and Possible Solutions — About Nautilus Institute

Editorial Reviews

Contributors assess the status of space-based weaponry, analyzing the interests of the existing space and missile powers in achieving nonproliferation of long range missiles, and examining the broader issues of ICBM proliferation, testing, monitoring, and verification. They look at the precedents and potential for a universal, long range missile nonproliferation regime, demonstrating that universal and regional approaches are feasible and badly needed to strengthen the existing ballistic missile nonproliferation regime. No index. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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