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China, space weapons, and U.S. security / Bruce W. MacDonald.

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China, space weapons, and U.S. security / Bruce W. MacDonald.
Author
MacDonald, Bruce W.
Publication
New York, NY : Council on Foreign Relations, 2008.

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Description
ix, 53 p.; 23 cm.
Summary
With China's successful test of an anti-satellite (ASAT) system in 2007, space may well become a new realm for combat as well as for commerce. An offense-oriented space world will have major implications for U.S. force posture, international relations, and the reactions of America and China to perceived threats from other countries. Bruce W. MacDonald recommends options and policies that will promote American security interests in space. He argues that the United States needs to take priority defensive military space measures to offset potential Chinese anti-satellite and related capabilities. Furthermore, the United States needs to initiate discussions with China on space "rules of the road," "incidents in space," and other confidence-building measures. MacDonald also assesses the implications and consequences for U.S. security of an offense-dominant space environment and identifies the kinds of offensive and other capabilities the United States would need to maintain its security in such an environment. Last, he recommends a thorough interagency review of possible bilateral and multilateral restrictions protecting space assets that would enhance U.S. security interests.
Series Statement
Council special report ; no. 38
Uniform Title
CSR (New York, N.Y.) ; no. 38.
Subject
  • Space weapons
  • Anti-satellite weapons > China
  • Astronautics, Military > China
  • Deterrence (Strategy)
  • National security > United States
  • China > Foreign relations > United States
  • United States > Foreign relations > China
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographical references (p. 50-51).
Processing Action (note)
  • committed to retain
Contents
Council special report -- Nature of China's challenge and threat -- Possible U.S. military options for addressing the Chinese challenge -- Diplomatic options -- Conclusions and recommendations for the United States and China.
ISBN
  • 087609406X (pbk.)
  • 9780876094068 (pbk.)
OCLC
  • 297148452
  • SCSB-11139660
Owning Institutions
Harvard Library