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Space Warfare - Strategy, Principles and Policy (Hardcover, New)
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Space Warfare - Strategy, Principles and Policy (Hardcover, New)
Series: Space Power and Politics
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Since the 1940s, there have been discussions concerning the need to
develop a space power theory. In their attempts to formulate such a
strategic theory, strategists have noted the similarities of space
operations to those of air and naval operations. Consequently, many
have attempted to derive a clearly articulated, all-encompassing
space strategy through analogy and comparison to either airpower or
sea control models. These efforts, however, have not produced a
strategic theory addressing space operations and associated
national interests. Without such a strategic framework for space,
some analysts fear that the application of national resources and
military force will be misapplied or even counterproductive.
This book, accordingly, addresses the need to codify a space theory
and strategy, while addressing the following questions. Do space
operations and national interests in space have useful parallels to
either air or naval strategy? If air and naval strategic models do
not fully match the broad scope of space operations, is there one
that does? Given a suitable historical model, what are the
principles for a space strategy? Will the resulting space strategic
model be borne out by contemporary observations? What are the
policy implications coming from any all-encompassing space
strategy?
The author argues that neither air nor naval strategic models
embrace the breadth of issues pertaining to space operations and
strategy. However, by expanding naval strategy to include maritime
concerns-which incorporate the interaction of the land and sea-the
scope of space strategy can be adequately modeled. Maritime
strategy in fact already exists, especially within the work of Sir
JulianCorbett. By using maritime strategy as inspiration-while
observing the salient lessons of Sun Tzu, Clausewitz, Jomini, and
Mao Tse-tung-it is possible to develop the strategic principles of
space warfare. Albeit the resulting maritime inspired space
strategy is in agreement with much of current joint doctrine,
critical deficiencies in contemporary space literature and policy
are brought to light.
General
Imprint: |
Routledge
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Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Series: |
Space Power and Politics |
Release date: |
December 2005 |
First published: |
2006 |
Authors: |
John J Klein
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Dimensions: |
234 x 156 x 17mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Hardcover
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Pages: |
208 |
Edition: |
New |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-415-77001-9 |
Categories: |
Books >
Social sciences >
Warfare & defence >
General
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LSN: |
0-415-77001-7 |
Barcode: |
9780415770019 |
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