This duality of nature and character extends beyond the land domain. Because war is a political act that takes place in and among societies, a war’s specific character is shaped by those politics and those societies, or what Clausewitz called the “ spirit of the age.” Accordingly, he wrote, “Every age has its own kind of war, its own limiting conditions, and its own peculiar preconceptions.” The character of warfare within each domain of conflict is different because of these limiting conditions and the “kind of war” conducted therein. It is how war as a phenomenon is manifested in the real world. Yet, Clausewitz viewed the character of warfare as something that can change. Land warfare theorist Carl von Clausewitz emphasized the enduring nature of war - elements common to war and strategy independent of time, polity, geography, and technology.
POLITICO AND SPACE WARFARE FULL
But while Space Force discussions commonly focus on the need to address today’s emerging global and counter-space threats, the true value of the Space Force will come later, as the understanding of space’s character and development of distinct culture and operational style unleash the full promise of military innovation.Īcknowledging Space Warfare’s Distinct Characterįuture Space Force strategists will need to acknowledge that space warfare has a character differing from conflict on land, at sea, or in the air. It is unclear whether the United States will be able to find and follow the best path forward for space strategy, implement the best management and organizational structures for space activities, and sustain the political will needed to continue funding the nearly simultaneous modernizations currently planned.Ĭreating a Space Force is a dramatic step for addressing great-power competition in space. national security space community, especially regarding potential reorganization and space strategy development, Peter Hays wrote in 2011: In noting the many long-term and systemic challenges faced by the U.S. Even with the creation of a Space Force, challenges will remain. Discussions on the need for a separate space service have been ongoing for decades.
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