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Collective Security in Space, Paris, 15 May 2006 Polish Space Office Smaller European Countries and Space Security Jakub Ryzenko Ryzenko@onet.pl Institute of International Relations Warsaw University & Polish Space Office
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Practical consequences of space security developments for smaller European countries Policy implications
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Consequences of existence of: Missile defense system ASATs Space-to-Earth weapons
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Space-related security goals protect own territory protect own space systems protect ability to use space systems deny space augmentation for enemy
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Missile defense Limited increase of territory protection Increased freedom of political maneuver Is space component needed?
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ASATs Ground combat less asymmetric
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ASATs Ground combat less asymmetric Increase of risk for own space systems Negative economic consequences
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Space-to-Earth weapons Increased risk of retaliation Need to seek alliances with ASAT-owners
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Space security developments... … should not destabilize international relations … must not weaken transatlantic relations
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Increasing of space awareness = confidence building measure and is a potential field for cooperation Space surveillance
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Knowledge about and understanding of space security issues in smaller countries is very limited. Formulation of policies will most probably be a reaction to US or European initiative.
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