Penetrating the Space Medium: A Roadmap for Alliance/Coalitions

Abstract

As the 21st century rapidly approaches, the evolving global community is experiencing a reevaluation of culture's role as it transcends into the space medium. The fourth dimension of space is becoming a legitimate frontier for future alliance/coalitions. However, the ability to acquire access for alliance/coalition members will be dependent upon space-faring nations willingness to share expensive and vulnerable technologies. This technological dependency could undermine the fabric of the multinational relationship. The roadmap is offered as a means for future alliance/coalitions to proceed. It is built on the premise that the foundation for alliance/coalition progress is based on increased cultural awareness. It is through greater understanding of the cultural mind set that increased interaction between the member nations of alliance/coalitions can be accomplished. The paper will explore opportunities for improved interaction, to include expanding the influence of alliance/coalitions on command structures and increasing cultural awareness opportunities within the military at large.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1998
Accession Number
ADA399107

Entities

People

  • Terrence J. Finnegan

Organizations

  • Air University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • C4I
  • Counter WMD
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Artificial Satellites
  • Cognition
  • Doctrine
  • Education
  • Global Positioning Systems
  • Information Exchange
  • Low Earth Orbits
  • Military Applications
  • Military Education
  • Military Operations
  • Military Science
  • National Security
  • Space Systems
  • Students
  • United States
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Aerospace Engineering.
  • Aerospace Research.
  • Strategic Security Studies

Technology Areas

  • Space