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Space, Speed, and Sovereignty: Hypersonic Tensions in the Southern Hemisphere

CSIS Americas Program visiting fellow Laura Delgado López and Guido L. Torres examine the interplay between space governance, national sovereignty, and the expansion of China's ground stations in Latin America.

Commentary by Guido L. Torres and Laura Delgado López — May 21, 2024

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Senior Vice President; Pritzker Chair; and Director, Strategic Technologies Program
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Tom Karako

Senior Fellow, International Security Program and Director, Missile Defense Project
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Clayton Swope

Deputy Director, Aerospace Security Project and Senior Fellow, International Security Program
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The Nuclear Option: Deciphering Russia's New Space Threat

Please join the CSIS Aerospace Security Project on Friday, May 3, 2024, at 2:00pm ET for a fireside chat with The Honorable Mallory Stewart, Assistant Secretary of State for Arms Control, Deterrence, and Stability, moderated by Clayton Swope, Deputy Director of ASP. 

Event — May 3, 2024

The Nuclear Option: Deciphering Russia's New Space Threat

The CSIS Aerospace Security Project hosted a fireside chat with The Honorable Mallory Stewart, Assistant Secretary of State for Arms Control, Deterrence, and Stability, moderated by Clayton Swope, Deputy Director of ASP.

Transcript — May 3, 2024

The Truth of the Matter

Russia’s New Space Weapon

CSIS’ Kari Bingen and Heather Williams jon the podcast to discuss Russia’s new space-based anti-satellite weapon, its violation of the Outer Space Treaty and what steps the U.S. can take to mitigate the risks.

Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz, Kari A. Bingen, and Heather Williams — April 2, 2024

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The Evolution of French Space Security

Space is now a critical domain for many nations around the globe, and both individual countries and multinational coalitions have recently released space policies and strategies. Among them, France stands out.

Report by Makena Young — March 13, 2024

The Pitfalls of Labeling Whole Space Missions as Inherently Governmental

The Department of Defense is close to finalizing two strategies aimed at harnessing commercial space capabilities for national security needs. While well intentioned, its approach may create unnecessary barriers for adoption and integration of commercial space.

Commentary by Clayton Swope — March 12, 2024