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- Title
Original Sin: Power, Technology and War in Outer Space.
- Authors
Grunert, Major Jeremy J.
- Abstract
The article discusses two separate texts: "Euromissiles" and "Original Sin: Power, Technology and War in Outer Space." "Euromissiles" examines the deployment of nuclear weapons in Europe during the Cold War and the political challenges faced by NATO leaders. It challenges the belief that the United States "won" the Cold War through military buildup, instead arguing that NATO's unity played a crucial role. "Original Sin" explores the history of space technology development and its military origins, arguing that recognizing this history is necessary for pursuing global political reform in the space domain. The book also discusses the theory and practice of space warfare and the tension between entanglement and independence in the space environment. While the reviewer finds the idea of a militaristic "original sin" in space technology to be an oversimplification, they praise the book for its thorough research and compelling arguments.
- Subjects
ORIGINAL sin; OUTER space; WAR; REAGAN, Ronald, 1911-2004; NORTH Atlantic Treaty Organization; PRESIDENTIAL administrations; NUCLEAR weapons
- Publication
Air & Space Operations Review, 2023, Vol 2, Issue 4, p90
- ISSN
2771-7704
- Publication type
Article