Product Types: Commentary

Commentary

A Japanese Perspective on the Democratization of Space

Japan’s commercial and national space programs will be facing challenges around governance and the democratization of space on the horizon
November 3, 2023
Yasuhito Fukushima
Commentary

The Middle East Enters the Space Race

Seeking to address the safety and security of space activates, Middle Eastern countries have begun to rapidly develop their space capabilities
November 3, 2023
Beatrice Hainaut
Commentary

Learning from Ukraine to Strengthen Oversight of US Military Aid to Israel

How the United States can learn from its experience in Ukraine to improve oversight and transparency of the military aid effort for
November 3, 2023
Elias Yousif
Commentary

Indian Space Policy and the New Lunar Space Race

As countries vie for control over lunar space, India must adapt its policy and continue to lead among its international competitors
November 2, 2023
Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
Commentary

The Future of Hamas in Qatar

In the wake of the October 7 attack on Israel, Qatar has helped mediate with Hamas but has been under fire for
November 2, 2023
Giorgio Cafiero
Commentary

The Booming “Wild West” Space Economy Faces a Rules Deficit

A cooperative international approach is needed to manage the many new commercial players operating in space
November 2, 2023
Robert A. Manning
Commentary

A European Perspective on Space in an Era of Strategic Competition and Transformation

Compounding challenges around space strategy and governance require European states to adapt their current approaches to space policy
November 1, 2023
Guilhem Penent
Commentary

Gaza War Puts New Strain on Iran’s Economy

Iran’s deteriorating economy is one reason why many Iranians oppose their government’s support for groups like Hamas and Hezbollah.
November 1, 2023
Mohammad Salami
Commentary

South Korea as a Nuclear State

What choices, trade-offs, and potential implications does South Korea face in its discussion of nuclearization?
October 30, 2023
Jagannath Panda
Commentary

Semiconductor Nationalism and the Global Chip Supply Chain

Taiwan's dominance of chip fabrication, which constitutes a global strategic industry, gives it geopolitical influence far beyond its size, economy, and population
October 30, 2023
Richard Cronin
Commentary

A Window of Opportunity for Space Security?

An international treaty banning destructive direct-ascent anti-satellite (DA-ASAT) missile tests is possible with the right support
October 30, 2023
Brian Weeden
Commentary

The Multi-Aligned in Orbital Space

A unilateral approach to space governance cannot work in the current international system.
October 30, 2023
Evan Cooper
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