The Risks a War in Space Poses for Nuclear Stability on Earth

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Aerospace Security Project Director Todd Harrison penned a chapter in America’s Nuclear Crossroads: A Forward-Looking Anthology. America’s Nuclear Crossroads was published by the CATO Institute and provides varied expert assessments and actionable recommendations for policymakers focused on the challenges of deterrence and arms control. 

Chapter 3, entitled “The Risks a War in Space Poses for Nuclear Stability on Earth,” provides Todd Harrison’s perspective on the delicate balance of nuclear deterrence in the second space age. As space becomes more relied upon by a variety of actors, including for national security purposes, the United States’ space-based systems become increasingly vulnerable.  

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