Space diplomacy and the International Space Station

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Cashman, L. and Lieberman, S. 2023. Space diplomacy and the International Space Station. European Review of International Studies. 10` (23), p. 276–302. https://doi.org/10.1163/21967415-10030002
AuthorsCashman, L. and Lieberman, S.
Abstract

Debates regarding spacepower, and within this, what is meant by space diplomacy, are in their infancy. This article seeks to contribute to these academic discussions and reflects on the role of the International Space Station (ISS) as an asset of space diplomacy. Although it has been showcased as a successful venture of multilateral science diplomacy, US structural power has ensured that it has first and foremost
been a means to project US power and reward strategic partners. As the deadline for decommissioning looms, we argue that now is the time to consider the contributions the ISS has made to space diplomacy and reflect on what will be lost when its life ends.

KeywordsSpace diplomacy structural power ; International Space Station; Space; Multilateralism; Spacepower; Structural power; Artemis Accords
Year2023
JournalEuropean Review of International Studies
Journal citation10` (23), p. 276–302
PublisherBrill
ISSN2196-6923
2196-7415
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)https://doi.org/10.1163/21967415-10030002
Official URLhttps://brill.com/view/journals/eris/10/3/article-p276_002.xml
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Deposited17 Apr 2024
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