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Space Based Weaponry
ResumeNow, the Air Force is seeking administration approval for a national-security directive that would take the United States a step closer to deploying space weapons.
Billions of dollars have already been invested and proponents believe the superiority in space means taking control of the new high-ground in global conflict and a way to prevent a future arms race. Others are not convinced.
Tune in for more on the new debate over American weapons in space.
Guests:
Tim Weiner, reporter, The New York Times
Everett Dolman, Professor of Comparative Military Studies at the School of Advanced Air and Space Studies at Maxwell Air Force Base
Joan Johnson-Freese, Chair of the Department of National Security Studies at the Naval War College
This program aired on May 24, 2005.