The United States Space Force: Space, Grand Strategy, and U.S. National Security

The United States Space Force is the sixth branch of the armed forces and will play a key strategic role in American foreign policy, military and economic expansion, and technological innovation. This book argues that space will be the geopolitical center of world politics, and the U.S. must set aside partisan politics to make it a top priority.

Format: Hardback
Length: 151 pages
Publication date: 01 December 2022
Publisher: ABC-CLIO

The United States Space Force, the sixth branch of the armed forces, is poised to assume a pivotal role in shaping American foreign policy and safeguarding its economic, political, and social interests both domestically and internationally. This comprehensive book makes a compelling argument that the United States Space Force, the newest addition to the armed forces, is set to play a critical strategic role in American foreign policy, military and economic expansion, and technological innovation. Authored by a renowned expert on and member of the Space Force, the book provides an insightful introduction to the Space Force, elucidates the urgent need for its establishment, and guides readers through its defining characteristics and functions. Drawing upon dozens of in-depth interviews with high-ranking members of the armed forces, the author asserts that space is poised to become the geopolitical epicenter of world politics, with countries such as the United States, Russia, and China vying for dominance in this domain. Consequently, the book emphasizes the imperative for America to set aside partisan politics and prioritize space as a top national priority. Failure to do so would leave the United States and its citizens vulnerable and at a strategic disadvantage on the global stage.

Weight: 408g
Dimension: 163 x 243 x 17 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781440874833