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Applying strategic theory to outer space and drawing out the implications for international relations
Offers a definitive and original vision of space warfare that theorises often-overlooked aspects of contemporary space activities based in the discipline of Strategic Studies. This original research draws out the implications of spacepower for wider debate in grand strategy and IR.Applies the theory in a topical and contentious area within contemporary grand strategy anti-access and area-denial warfare in the Taiwan Strait between China and America.Key principles are summarised in seven propositions to make the key take-aways of theory applicable and memorable for researchers and practitioners.This book presents a theory of spacepower and considers the implications of space technology on strategy and international relations. The spectre of space warfare stalks the major powers as outer space increasingly defines geopolitical and military competition. As satellites have become essential for modern warfare, strategists are asking whether the next major war will begin or be decided in outer space. Only strategic theory can explore the decisiveness and effects of war in space upon `grand strategy' and international relations.
The author applies the wisdom of military strategy to outer space, and presents a compelling new vision of Earth orbit as a coastline, rather than an open ocean or an extension of airspace as many have assumed. Rooted in the classical military works of Clausewitz, Mahan, and Castex to name a few, this book presents comprehensive principles for strategic thought about space that explain the pervasive and inescapable influence of spacepower on strategy and the changing military balance of the 21st century.



Table of Contents:
Common abbreviationsIntroduction Part I: Imperial Traditions: Space Dominance 1: Spacepower, empire and theoryA: SpacepowerB: Space empire and resistanceC: Pedagogy and analogyD: Conclusion 2: Commanding Space: Bluewater FoundationsA: Proposition I: Space warfare is waged for the command of space B: Proposition II: Spacepower is uniquely infrastructural and connected to EarthC: Proposition III: A command of space does not equate to a command of EarthD: Proposition IV: The command of space manipulates celestial lines of communicationE: Summary: Command and Communication Part II: A New Vision of Spacepower: The Celestial Coastline 3: Continental Insights and Strategic ManoeuvringA: A continental seapower analogy: Commanding space from EarthB: Proposition V: Earth orbit is a cosmic coastline suited for strategic manoeuvringC: Hostile coastsD: Astroeconomic warfareE: Third parties and neutralityF: Logistics and mutual supportG: Strategic depth from spaceH: Conclusion 4: Astroculture and GeocentrismA: Proposition VI: Spacepower exists within a geocentric mindset *B: Checking ethnocentrismC: Geocentrism and the continental mindsetD: Space organisation and independent forcesE: Conclusion Part III: The Influence of Spacepower Upon Warfare 5: Dispersal, Concentration, and DefenceA: Proposition VII: Spacepower is dispersed and imposes dispersion on EarthB: From the sensor to the shooter: DispersalC: A single effectual will: ConcentrationD: Adaptation and the strength of the defenceE: Conclusion 6: A Clash of SpacepowersA: Phase 1: Opening gambitsB: Phase 2: Peak vulnerability and counterspace in beingC: Phase 3: Protracted ConflictD: Conclusion Conclusion: Spacepower and International Relations BibliographyA: Books and Book ChaptersB: ArticlesC: Reports, papers, and documentsD: Theses, manuscripts, presentationsE: Internet sources Index

About the Author :
Bleddyn Bowen is a Lecturer in International Relations at the University of Leicester. He is an established expert in strategy, space warfare and the military uses of outer space. His work has been published in a number of key journals, including The Journal of Strategic Studies, The British Journal of International Relations, Astropolitics, and the RUSI Journal. Bleddyn frequently contributes to news broadcasting and professional blogs and convenes the Astropolitics Collective research group.

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War in Space is unquestionably a must-read book War in Space: Strategy, Spacepower, Geopolitics arrives on the scene in a timely fashion to provide a spacepower theory while pushing back at some dominant voices in the field [...] Any school in the professional military education system—regardless of service—could benefit from this book’s timeless approach [...] Similarly, all military historians wanting to stay up to date on current national security issues and those with a broader interest in strategy will be rewarded by reading this interesting and provocative book. All analogies have their perils, but Bowen’s notion of space as coastline works when it comes to space weapons. War in Space delivers groundbreaking insights using traditional continental sea power theory as a template for strengthening space power theory. The largest contribution to space power thought in a generation, Bowen's seminal ideas are destined to inform wide audiences and guide our way ahead as space becomes increasingly contested and the USA stands up its Space Force. Dr. Bowen has added a number of interesting and provocative statements on the nature of spacepower that are worthy of continued debate and discussion. Dr Bowen is a leading spacepower thinker and this book is the culmination of 8 year’s work. It is an impressive and comprehensive study which makes a significant contribution to spacepower theory and will undoubtedly take its place on the essential reading lists of universities and defence academies around the world.


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9781474450492
  • Publisher: Edinburgh University Press
  • Publisher Imprint: Edinburgh University Press
  • Height: 234 mm
  • No of Pages: 288
  • Returnable: Y
  • Sub Title: Strategy, Spacepower, Geopolitics
  • ISBN-10: 1474450490
  • Publisher Date: 03 Mar 2022
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: Y
  • Returnable: Y
  • Width: 156 mm


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