Weaponization of Space Debate: A Strategic Estimate (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781249429425)

The weaponization of space is a long debated topic. So far, space-based assets have not been targeted, although the technology exists to permit this kind of attack. The central research question is: Should the U.S. develop and employ space-based weapons? The nature of the threat leads the U.S. to three possible courses of action: keep space sanctuary, develop defensive weapons and measures only, or develop offensive and defensive weapons. Each course of action affects the U.S. national instruments of power: diplomatic, information, military, and economic, in different ways. The best course of action for the U.S. to take is to develop defensive weapons and measures only.

Author: Claire E. Steele
ISBN-10: 1249429420
ISBN-13: 9781249429425
Publisher: Biblioscholar
Language: English
Published: 09/18/2012
Pages: 84
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.29lbs
Size: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.17d