48. Christopher Stone: Space Warfare 101—Counterspace & Iron Dome: Dominance and victory on our terms

In this episode, Peter Garretson speaks with Christopher Stone , Senior Fellow for Space Deterrence at the National Institute for Deterrence Studies, and former Special Assistant to the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Space Policy. Stone, author of Reversing the Tao: A Framework for Credible Space Deterrence and host of the host of Real Space Strategy Podcast joins Garretson for a wide-ranging discussion on space policy and defense. The conversation begins with an analysis of the new administration’s space-focused appointees and their potential impact, before diving into 'Space Warfare 101.' This comprehensive overview covers Earth-to-space weapons, space-to-space weapons (including the rationale and strategic importance of co-orbital counterspace and maneuver capabilities), and space-to-Earth weapons. The discussion then explores arms control, deterrence strategy, and the implications of the President's " Iron Dome for America " executive order, including its impact on space-based missile defense, potential bureaucratic 'failure modes,' and potential challenges for the Space Force. The episode concludes with an examination of strategic objectives and threats in Cislunar space area of responsibility (AOR).

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48. Christopher Stone: Space Warfare 101—Counterspace & Iron Dome: Dominance and victory on our terms is an episode from Space Strategy by Space Pod.

This episode is 01:26:22 long.

This episode was published on Feb 14, 2025.

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