Space Warfare in the 21st Century

'Joan Johnson-Freese has written a timely, thought-provoking, and richly researched book that should be read by everyone interested in 21st century space policy. She raises serious concerns about our current path and offers recommendations for the new U.S. administration, as well as other governments, for preventing future conflict and strengthening space cooperation.' -- James Clay Moltz, Naval Postgraduate School, USA 'Johnson-Freese's penetrating analysis of space security as a critical component of U.S. national security makes this a must-read book for national security policymakers - especially those in the new administration. Her insight provides the context for understanding the complexities of this often underappreciated domain and why the days of the space sanctuary are gone. In a word - compelling.' -- Marcia Smith, Editor of SpacePolicyOnline.com 'Dr. Joan Johnson-Freese makes a compelling case that even under the administration of President Barack Obama, U.S. national space policy has relied too heavily on ineffective, and often counterproductive means in pursuit of overly ambitious objectives. If the United States' primary objective is to protect and expand its own ability to use space for a wide variety of highly beneficial economic, military, and social purposes, then the United States should ratchet down its rhetoric and development of offensive capabilities, ramping up its use of space diplomacy deterrence strategies that do not increase crisis instability. This lively book is highly recommended for anyone interested in space or national security.' -- Nancy Gallagher, University of Maryland, USA