John Goehring argues the US regulatory environment for commercial space programs should promote industry growth, comply with international obligations, and preserve national security. Goehring dubs these commercial space regulation efforts as the “rule of three.” After providing a brief background on existing regulatory regimes for commercial space operations, he describes the components of the rule… Continue reading US Commercial Space Regulation: The Rule of Three
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Olive Branches or Fig Leaves: A Cooperation Dilemma for Great Power Competition in Space
As the race to space resurges, the United States’ great power competition with China has expanded to the space domain. Without a universally-observed rules regime governing space matters, the United States must be considerate in its engagement with China, acting with the future in mind to secure enduring advantages not only in space, but in… Continue reading Olive Branches or Fig Leaves: A Cooperation Dilemma for Great Power Competition in Space
Reordering the Law for a China World Order: China’s Legal Warfare Strategy in Outer Space and Cyberspace
As the United States and China hurl toward a potential Thucydides Trap, the Chinese government has steadily laid groundwork as a global leader in emerging technologies. Maj. Bret White’s article examines Chinese thought as to that country’s place in the world: a leader in some respects; an outcast in others – but always an innovator.… Continue reading Reordering the Law for a China World Order: China’s Legal Warfare Strategy in Outer Space and Cyberspace