Opinion – The Unimpressive Nature of the Artemis Accords
The document, purporting to articulate international norms for the development of the Moon, Mars and other celestial objects of economic interest, risks being no more than a fiction.
Review – War in Space: Strategy, Spacepower, Geopolitics
Bowen provides a masterful contribution through his presentation of a Clausewitzian spacepower theory.
Reprogramming the World: Legal Terrains
The legal landscape of Cyberspace is a multidimensional geography that can rewrite the jurisdictional patterns established as accepted in international governance.
The Weird and Wonderful Virtues of Human Geography
When one reads Human Geography seriously, one is more open to the creative dance of complex causes and open to lumpy landscapes.
Review – Space Warfare in the 21st Century: Arming the Heavens
A fair introductory text for newcomers to space security, but for those already experienced in space policy the arguments and controversies will be quite familiar.
Playing with Exclusionary Logics: Alternative Spatio-Temporal Understandings
An alternative spatio-temporal imagery is an ‘invitation to become lost in the world’. Everyday experiences drive the need to rethink our understanding in and of IR.
Student Input into Teaching Materials
Trusting the student voice (with a tiny bit of steering) and trying new things has paid off in multiple ways for me, and hopefully for the students in my classes too.
A Critical Exploration of the London Olympic Park, Part One
In March 2014, students from Royal Holloway joined forces with students from the University of Cergy-Pontoise, Paris, on an exercise in critical security mapping.
Regime Theory and the Study of Outer Space Politics
The politics of outer space are not as ‘out there’ as some may think. As neutral territory where multiple actors have interests, the notion of regimes provides enduring explanatory purchase.
How Does IR Relate to Space Exploration in the 21st Century?
For any country to neglect the soft power dimensions of space is done at the country’s long-term peril. Clearly, Asian countries understand this premise.
