Space Environment and International Politics

Description

Space Environment and International Politics

Edited by Hasret Çomak and Burak Şakir Şeker

Published: 19 February 2024 | Policy Series: 17

Paperback | ISBN: 978-1-80135-269-7: Buy from Amazon | Buy from Talebe.com
Digital | ISBN: 978-1-80135-270-3: Read on Kindle | Read on GooglePlay | Read on CEEOL | Read on Talebe.com

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

The Editors:

• Prof. Dr. Hasret Çomak, Istanbul Kent University, Turkey.
• Assoc. Prof. Burak Şakir Şeker, Ankara Hacı Bayram Veli University, Turkey.

CREDITS: Cover Design: Nihal Yazgan | Cover image: Photo by Casey Horner on unsplash.com

Product Details:

ISBN: 978-1-80135-269-7 (paperback)
ISBN: 978-1-80135-270-3 (digital)
Publisher: Transnational Press London
Published:  19 February 2024
Language: English
Pages: 445
Binding: Perfect-bound Paperback
Interior Ink: Black & white
Weight (approx.): 0.55 kg
Dimensions (approx.): 15 cm wide x 23 cm tall