Challenges in the Multipolar Space-Power Environment: Military Space Strategic Implications, Modeling the Space-Power Continuum, China, India, Europe, National Security Satellite Efforts

Nonfiction, Science & Nature, Technology, Aeronautics & Astronautics, History, Military, Aviation
Cover of the book Challenges in the Multipolar Space-Power Environment: Military Space Strategic Implications, Modeling the Space-Power Continuum, China, India, Europe, National Security Satellite Efforts by Progressive Management, Progressive Management
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Progressive Management ISBN: 9781370187485
Publisher: Progressive Management Publication: September 13, 2016
Imprint: Smashwords Edition Language: English
Author: Progressive Management
ISBN: 9781370187485
Publisher: Progressive Management
Publication: September 13, 2016
Imprint: Smashwords Edition
Language: English

This excellent report has been professionally converted for accurate flowing-text e-book format reproduction. Space power is arguably one of the most valuable, yet underappreciated and misunderstood components of U.S. national power. The effects derived from our presence in space have tremendous strategic implications: an explosion of communication capabilities, better weather prediction, precision navigation, and intelligence are but a few of the dividends derived from investments in space programs.

The United States no longer enjoys a near monopoly on space effects. Every week brings news of advances in space technologies by China, Russia, India, European powers, and others. Space, as a strategic medium (and probably a future war-fighting medium), is the ultimate high ground; it is now widely shared and could be hotly contested. Ranging from satellite-based access to Internet services to China's recent shoot down of one of its own satellites, new capabilities derived from space-based assets are accelerating in terms of quality, ingenuity, and importantly, availability to allies and enemies alike.

US leaders must understand the strategic implications of these advances. The authors have filled an important void in the literature on the role of space in strategic decision making by applying two models. The first is Col W. Michael Guillot's paper on strategic leadership, which serves as an excellent framework to analyze the space programs—and their significance—of three of the United States' peer competitors in space: China, India, and the European Union. By putting individual advances of these entities in their proper strategic context, the reader gains a broader and deeper understanding of the meaning of these advances. Additionally, the authors apply the familiar "VUCA" (volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity) model to space programs, aiding the reader in developing a framework in which to analyze space-power advances.

The inevitable conclusion upon reading this paper is that senior decision makers must plan for a strategic landscape where the United States does not enjoy unmatched or uncontested benefits from space power. Additionally, the authors make specific policy prescriptions regarding further development of US space power, international cooperation regarding space programs and effects, and suggestions on de-escalation mechanisms for developing space-based conflicts. Modern Airmen must be familiar with the entire vertical dimension, and this paper serves as an excellent primer for that purpose.

CHAPTER 1 - MODELING THE SPACE-POWER CONTINUUM * Domestic Space Power * National-Security Space Power * Military Space Power * International Engagement * Applying the Strategic Framework * Notes * CHAPTER 2 - CHINA * Domestic Environment * National-Security Efforts * Military Space Power * International Engagement * Notes * CHAPTER 3 - INDIA * Domestic Environment * National-Security Efforts * Military Space Power * International Engagement * Notes * CHAPTER 4 - EUROPEAN UNION * Domestic Environment * National-Security Efforts * Military Space Power * International Engagement * Notes * CHAPTER 5 - NATURE OF THE SPACE ENVIRONMENT * Volatility * Uncertainty * Complexity * Ambiguity * Conclusion * Notes

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

This excellent report has been professionally converted for accurate flowing-text e-book format reproduction. Space power is arguably one of the most valuable, yet underappreciated and misunderstood components of U.S. national power. The effects derived from our presence in space have tremendous strategic implications: an explosion of communication capabilities, better weather prediction, precision navigation, and intelligence are but a few of the dividends derived from investments in space programs.

The United States no longer enjoys a near monopoly on space effects. Every week brings news of advances in space technologies by China, Russia, India, European powers, and others. Space, as a strategic medium (and probably a future war-fighting medium), is the ultimate high ground; it is now widely shared and could be hotly contested. Ranging from satellite-based access to Internet services to China's recent shoot down of one of its own satellites, new capabilities derived from space-based assets are accelerating in terms of quality, ingenuity, and importantly, availability to allies and enemies alike.

US leaders must understand the strategic implications of these advances. The authors have filled an important void in the literature on the role of space in strategic decision making by applying two models. The first is Col W. Michael Guillot's paper on strategic leadership, which serves as an excellent framework to analyze the space programs—and their significance—of three of the United States' peer competitors in space: China, India, and the European Union. By putting individual advances of these entities in their proper strategic context, the reader gains a broader and deeper understanding of the meaning of these advances. Additionally, the authors apply the familiar "VUCA" (volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity) model to space programs, aiding the reader in developing a framework in which to analyze space-power advances.

The inevitable conclusion upon reading this paper is that senior decision makers must plan for a strategic landscape where the United States does not enjoy unmatched or uncontested benefits from space power. Additionally, the authors make specific policy prescriptions regarding further development of US space power, international cooperation regarding space programs and effects, and suggestions on de-escalation mechanisms for developing space-based conflicts. Modern Airmen must be familiar with the entire vertical dimension, and this paper serves as an excellent primer for that purpose.

CHAPTER 1 - MODELING THE SPACE-POWER CONTINUUM * Domestic Space Power * National-Security Space Power * Military Space Power * International Engagement * Applying the Strategic Framework * Notes * CHAPTER 2 - CHINA * Domestic Environment * National-Security Efforts * Military Space Power * International Engagement * Notes * CHAPTER 3 - INDIA * Domestic Environment * National-Security Efforts * Military Space Power * International Engagement * Notes * CHAPTER 4 - EUROPEAN UNION * Domestic Environment * National-Security Efforts * Military Space Power * International Engagement * Notes * CHAPTER 5 - NATURE OF THE SPACE ENVIRONMENT * Volatility * Uncertainty * Complexity * Ambiguity * Conclusion * Notes

More books from Progressive Management

Cover of the book 2016 Nuclear Matters Handbook: New Revised Edition, Authoritative Guide to American Atomic Weapons, History, Testing, Safety, Security, Delivery Systems, Physics and Bomb Designs, Terror Threats by Progressive Management
Cover of the book NASA's Space Shuttle Program: Astronaut Oral Histories (Set 2) - Duffy, Dunbar, Engle, Fabian, Fisher, Fullerton, Gregory, Hartsfield, Hart, Hauck, Hawley, Hoffman - Columbia, Challenger Accidents by Progressive Management
Cover of the book Aghas, Sheiks, and Daesh in Iraq: Kurdish Robust Action in Turmoil - ISIS, ISIL, Islamic State, Iraqi Kurdistan, Special Operations Forces (SOF), Special Operations Command Central (SOCCENT) by Progressive Management
Cover of the book Russia After Putin: Ukraine, Syria, Relations with China, Beslan, Armenia, Stalin Lite, Magnitsky Scandal, Lavrov, Navalny, Russian Street Protests, European Union by Progressive Management
Cover of the book Other than War: The American Military Experience and Operations in the Post-Cold War Decade, 19th and 20th Century, Central America, Panama, Caribbean, Humanitarian, Stability Operations by Progressive Management
Cover of the book U.S. Marine Corps (USMC) History: Close Air Support and the Battle for Khe Sanh - Vietnam War, Westmoreland, B-52 Stratofortress, Skyhawk, Phantom, Sea Knight, Spooky, Super Gaggle by Progressive Management
Cover of the book 21st Century U.S. Military Manuals: Chemical Operations Principles and Fundamentals - FM 3-100 (Value-Added Professional Format Series) by Progressive Management
Cover of the book 21st Century Adult Cancer Sourcebook: Gestational Trophoblastic Tumors, Hydatidiform Mole, Choriocarcinoma, GTD, GTT, GTN, PSTT - Clinical Data for Patients, Families, and Physicians by Progressive Management
Cover of the book The Influence of Maritime Theorists on the Development of German Naval Strategy from 1930 to 1936: Mahan, Corbett, Remnants of Weimar Republic, Rise of Adolph Hitler, World War I End, WWII Lead-up by Progressive Management
Cover of the book Kuwait in Perspective: Orientation Guide and Arabic Cultural Orientation: Geography, History, Economy, Security, al-Jahra, Persia, Iraq Invasion, Persian Gulf War, Bidoon, Mubarak the Great, Oil by Progressive Management
Cover of the book The U.S. Army Campaigns of the War of 1812: The Chesapeake Campaign 1813-1814 - George Cockburn, British Burning of Havre de Grace, Craney Island, Battle of Bladensburg, British Raids by Progressive Management
Cover of the book Black Hats and White Hats: The Effect of Organizational Culture and Institutional Identity on the Twenty-third Air Force: Air Rescue, Desert One Disaster, Special Operations, Combat Search and Rescue by Progressive Management
Cover of the book The Army and Its Air Corps: Army Policy toward Aviation 1919-1941 - Billy Mitchell, Boeing B-17, Douglas B-7, Charles A. Lindbergh, Henry Hap Arnold, Fokker F-2, Frear Committee by Progressive Management
Cover of the book U.S. Air Force Aerospace Mishap Reports: Accident Investigation Boards for the F-16 Fighting Falcon Fighter - Midair Collision in 2009, Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan 2010, Wisconsin and Nellis 2011 by Progressive Management
Cover of the book United States Federal Guidance on Witness Protection in Human Trafficking: Case Management Model and System Comparison, The Importance of Physical Protection for Witness Cooperation by Progressive Management
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy