Embark on an enlightening journey through the vast expanse of space law and policy with “Space Environment and International Politics”. Authored by experts in the field, this comprehensive volume explores the intricacies of international space law, from the development of legal frameworks to the challenges posed by space debris and the regulation of space activities. Delving into the space policies of international organizations such as the United Nations, NATO, and the European Space Agency, the book offers invaluable insights into efforts to ensure outer space security and foster sustainable space politics. Examining key issues surrounding space security and warfare, including cyber security threats and the militarization of space, the authors provide a nuanced understanding of the evolving geopolitical dynamics. With its meticulous research, insightful analysis, and balanced discussions, this book is an indispensable resource for policymakers, scholars, and practitioners navigating the complex terrain of international space law and politics. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or an aspiring student, “Space Environment and International Politics” offers a captivating glimpse into the legal, political, and technological dimensions of politics beyond Earth.
CONTENTS
PREFACE
CHAPTER I. INTERNATIONAL LAW AND SPACE ENVIRONMENT
THE DEVELOPMENT OF INTERNATIONAL SPACE LAW… Caner Akkaya and Ozan Örmeci
LEGAL STATUS OF SPACE DEBRIS. Çağla Arslan Bozkuş and Volkan Bozkuş
SPACE NEGOTIATIONS THROUGH THE LENSES OF INTERNATIONAL LAW Öncel Sençerman
PEACEFUL AND NON-PEACEFUL USES OF OUTER SPACE IN INTERNATIONAL LAW Tuba Taşlıcalı Koç
CHAPTER II. SPACE POLICIES OF THE INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
UNITED NATIONS’ EFFORTS TO ENSURE OUTER SPACE SECURITY.. Doğan Şafak Polat
NATO’s SPACE POLICY in the 2000s. Sibel Kavuncu
EVOLUTION OF THE EUROPEAN SPACE AGECY (ESA): REGULATION OF SPACE IN INTERNATIONAL POLITICS. Caner Akkaya and Cenap Çakmak
CHAPTER III. STATES AND SUSTAINABLE SPACE POLITICS
RUSSIAN FEDERATION’S SPACE SECURITY APPROACH.. Ahmet Sapmaz
TüRKIYE’S STUDIES IN THE SPACE FIELD.. Hande Ortay
DEVELOPMENT OF SPACE POLICY AND LAW IN TÜRKİYE.. Onur Sabri Durak
EXAMINATION OF TÜRKİYE’S SPACE POLICIES WITHIN THE SCOPE OF SUSTAINABILITY Çağlar Özer
CHAPTER IV. SPACE SECURITY AND WARFARE
CYBER SECURITY IN SPACE.. Serkan Gönen
AN ASSESSMENT OF SPACE SECURITY: UNDERSTANDING SPACE THREAT VECTORS AND THEIR IMPACT ON MILITARY ASPECTS AND HUMAN SECURITY UNDER INTERNATIONAL LAW… Nebile Pelin Mantı
ASSESSMENT OF EXPANDING SECURITY INTO SPACE AND TRANSFORMING SPACE INTO A NEW WARFIGHTING DOMAIN: OPPORTUNITIES AND THREATS. Murat Pınar and Soyalp Tamçelik
MILITARY IMPORTANCE OF SPACE AND SPACE SECURITY.. Fuat İnce
SPACE SECURITY PERCEPTIONS OF SPACEFARING NATIONS. Serap Gürsel
EMERGING SPACE WARFARE TECHNOLOGIES AND SPACE AS A POSSIBLE THEATER OF WAR.. Serap Gürsel
CHAPTER V. SPACE ENVIRONMENT AND INTERNATIONAL POLITICS
SPACE SECURITY THROUGH MAIN IR THEORIES. Burak Şakir Şeker
POWER BALANCE IN THE SPACE ENVIRONMENT.. Burak Şakir Şeker
SPACE AND INTERNATIONAL POLITICS. Mesut Şöhret
SPACE DIPLOMACY AS A GLOBAL SECURITY MEASURE IN WEAPONIZATION OF OUTER SPACE.. Tolga Erdem
CHAPTER VI. TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATIONS, SOCIAL LIFE AND SPACE CULTURE
NANO AND MICRO SATELLITES AS THE PILLAR OF THE ‘NEW SPACE’ PARADIGM Fuat İnce
SATELLITE POLLUTION AROUND THE WORLD.. Hüseyin Çelik
CONCEPTS AND MODELS OF DESIGN FOR URBANIZATION OF SPACE.. Ersan Koç
IS INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY POSSIBLE IN THE SPACE?. Gökhan Alptekin