Ally, Adversary, and Partner Use of Space

Ally, Adversary, and Partner Use of Space

[Q2] How does each entity in the following categories conceive of space operations for military and commercial purposes? How do they approach space operations and services? Is there any difference in how their commercial ventures (if any) consider security during...
Strategic Implications of PRC’s Base in Djibouti

Strategic Implications of PRC’s Base in Djibouti

Question (R5.6): What are the strategic implications of the People’s Republic of China (PRC’s) new base in Djibouti? What will be the effect on the Iran-PRC relationship? Author | Editor: S. Canna (NSI, Inc,). Executive Summary Background There are a number of...
China’s Expansion into South Asia, Middle East and Africa

China’s Expansion into South Asia, Middle East and Africa

Question (R4.9): What are the medium to long term implications to US interests and posture of China’s economic, diplomatic and military expansion into South Asia, Middle East and Africa? Author | Editor: Hayes Ellis, D. (University of Maryland). Executive Summary...
Int’l Norms Transgressions Magnify Gray Zone Challenges

Int’l Norms Transgressions Magnify Gray Zone Challenges

Violating Normal: How International Norms Transgressions Magnify Gray Zone Challenges. Author | Editor: Stevenson, J., Bragg, B. & Pagano, S. (NSI, Inc.). Overview The current international system presents multiple potential challenges to US interests. In recent...