Ep. 116: ASATs, Diplomats, and More Than That

How does the US Department of State shape national security space through diplomacy?  Why did the U.S. make a commitment to not conduct destructive, direct-ascent missile tests and how is that commitment in U.S. national interests? Do norms of responsible behavior for space matter if Russia and China can ignore them? How do developments in commercial space compliment or complicate diplomatic efforts? What comes next on the diplomatic front for national security space?  Join Aerospace Corporation’s Dr Mick Gleason (Sr Policy Analyst, CSPS) and Mallory Stewart, the Assistant Secretary for the Bureau of Arms Control, Verification, and Compliance at the US Department of State to find out more.The Space Policy Show is produced by The Aerospace Corporation’s Center for Space Policy and Strategy.  It is a virtual series covering a broad set of topics that span across the space enterprise.  CSPS brings together experts from within Aerospace, the government, academia, business, nonprofits, and the national labs.  The show and their podcasts are an opportunity to learn about and to stay engaged with the larger space policy community. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch all episodes!