Space and Defense
Abstract
The “Space Deterrence: The Delicate Balance of Risk” study by the Eisenhower Center for Space and Defense Studies has much merit to it. First, to undertake the task at all is praiseworthy given the enormity and importance of the topic. Second, the study contains many sensible points, ranging from the uncertain nature of deterrence to measures needed to physically protect space systems that policy makers and students of strategy would do well to note. But as noteworthy as the Space Deterrence study is, there are two wider points to consider that are not found in its pages. The omission of these points are not necessarily the fault of the authors of the study, given the parameters set out by the study’s sponsor, but they are worth pondering nonetheless.
DOI
10.32873/uno.dc.sd.03.01.1197
Recommended Citation
Sheldon, John B.
(2009)
"Deter War, Not Attacks Against Space Systems,"
Space and Defense: Vol. 3:
No.
0, Article 7.
DOI: 10.32873/uno.dc.sd.03.01.1197
Available at:
https://digitalcommons.unomaha.edu/spaceanddefense/vol3/iss0/7
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