Astropolitik: Classical Geopolitics in the Space Age

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Pub. Date: 2001-10-01
Publisher(s): Routledge
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Summary

This volume identifies and evaluates the relationship between outer-space geography and geographic position (astrogeography), and the evolution of current and future military space strategy. In doing so, it explores five primary propositions. First, many classical geopolitical theories of military development are fully compatible with the realm of outer space. Second, how geographical position relates to new technology. Such evolution has developed through sea, rail and air power. Space power is the logical and apparent heir. Third, the special terrain of solar space dictates specific tactics and strategies for efficient exploitation of space resources. Fourth, the concept of space as a power base in classical, geopolitical thought will easily conform to the use of outer space as an ultimate national power base. Finally, a thorough understanding of the astromechanical and physical demarcations of outer space can prove useful to planners, and will prove critical to military strategists in the future. Anoptimum deployment of space assets will be essential on the current terrestrial and future-based battlefield.

Table of Contents

List of Plates
viii
List of Figures
ix
Series Editor's Preface xi
List of Abbreviations
xiii
Introduction: Realism and Geopolitics
1(11)
Foundations: From Geopolitics to Astropolitics
12(48)
Modeling the Astropolitical Environment
60(26)
Realist Visions: The Domination of Space
86(27)
Shaping the Outer-Space Regime: Then and Now
113(32)
Astrostrategy: Power, Policy, and Applications
145(23)
Conclusion
168(17)
Bibilography 185(14)
Index 199

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