Space as the New Frontier for Power Struggles
The Final Frontier or the New Battleground? For centuries, the vast expanse of space symbolized humanity's dreams of exploration and progress. However, the once-romanticized vision has given way to a more pragmatic—and contentious—reality. The race for space is no longer merely a scientific quest but a strategic competition for power, resources, and influence. With superpowers like the United States, China, and India actively pursuing dominance and private corporations seeking to commercialize space resources, a new era of space geopolitics has emerged. But alongside this fervent ambition lies an ominous shadow. Concerns over the militarization of space, unresolved legalities surrounding treaties like the Outer Space Treaty (OST), and the psychological burden of humanity’s reliance on space as a lifeline raise profound ethical and practical questions. The Space Race 2.0: Major Players and Their Ambitions 1. The United States: Pioneering Space Supremacy The U.S. remains the largest ...