Astropolitik: Classical Geopolitics in the Space Age

by Dolman,Everett C.

• ISBN13: 9780714652009
• ISBN10: 0714652008
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2001-10-01
• Publisher: Routledge

Summary

This volume identifies and evaluates the relationship between outer-space geography and geographic position (astrogeography), and the evolution of current and future military space strategy. In doing so, it explores five primary propositions. First, many classical geopolitical theories of military development are fully compatible with the realm of outer space. Second, how geographical position relates to new technology. Such evolution has developed through sea, rail and air power. Space power is the logical and apparent heir. Third, the special terrain of solar space dictates specific tactics and strategies for efficient exploitation of space resources. Fourth, the concept of space as a power base in classical, geopolitical thought will easily conform to the use of outer space as an ultimate national power base. Finally, a thorough understanding of the astromechanical and physical demarcations of outer space can prove useful to planners, and will prove critical to military strategists in the future. Anoptimum deployment of space assets will be essential on the current terrestrial and future-based battlefield.

Table of Contents

List of Plates	viii
List of Figures	ix
Series Editor's Preface	xi
List of Abbreviations	xiii
Introduction: Realism and Geopolitics	1	(11)
Foundations: From Geopolitics to Astropolitics	12	(48)
Modeling the Astropolitical Environment	60	(26)
Realist Visions: The Domination of Space	86	(27)
Shaping the Outer-Space Regime: Then and Now	113	(32)
Astrostrategy: Power, Policy, and Applications	145	(23)
Conclusion	168	(17)
Bibilography	185	(14)
Index	199