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Celestial Lines of Communication: Applying Julian Corbett to the Orbital Domain
What is the central argument of “Celestial Lines of Communication”, and why does it matter for European defence and dual-use markets?
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The conceptual transition of outer space from a scientific frontier to a contested warfighting domain necessitates a robust theoretical framework to guide national policy and military doctrine. As the orbital environment becomes increasingly congested with both state and commercial assets, the search for strategic continuity has led practitioners back to the historical lessons of maritime power.
John J. Klein suggests that the maritime analogies provided by Sir Julian Corbett offer a more nuanced and applicable foundation for space warfare than the more aggressive models derived from early airpower theory.
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Klein suggests that the maritime analogies provided by Sir Julian Corbett offer a more nuanced and applicable foundation for space warfare than the more aggressive models derived from early airpower theory.
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