This is a declassified 1981 memo from Richard Allen (then national security advisor) about a recent test of the Soviet Union's co-orbital anti-satellite weapon. The Soviets were testing out a new optical sensor for target acquisition.
I am thrilled to share my new *open access* article in Security Studies, “Other than Law: Legitimizing China’s Nuclear Strategy.” www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
Declassified 1982 study about improving the survivability of U.S. military and intelligence space systems.
I'm still shocked when people ask, "aren't all archives online now" ... no, far from it. Most of the best stuff is buried away in dusty files in the most unexpected places.
Yes, going back to the Cold War, aligning political and industrial goals in the context of joint defense projects proved to be v. difficult both between the US and Europe and within Europe.
Some of the recently declassified images of the NRO's Cold War-era JUMPSEAT HEO signals intelligence satellite program. lnkd.in/eGym2xBj
The National Reconnaissance Office has declassified limited details about JUMPSEAT, a Cold War-era signals intelligence satellite program in HEO. www.nro.gov/news-media-f...
The U.S. competitive advantage in space depends on infrastructure hosted by allies. @aaronbateman.bsky.social explains the terrestrial space race in the Foreign Policy Essay.
My latest piece in @lawfaremedia.org
And the imperial holdings of allied states. @aaronbateman.bsky.social wrote a good paper on US use of UK and US territories for critical military space infrastructure direct.mit.edu/isec/article...
Great discussion about subsea cable security at IISS in Singapore. The office view is pretty great too.
Beautiful view this morning of the Singapore Strait
I’ve thoroughly enjoyed exploring the Cold War-era subsea cable collections at the National Archives of Singapore.
Many thanks to Will James for hosting me at RSIS (Nanyang Technological University) in Singapore to give a talk on U.S. Spacepower and alliance politics from the Cold War to today.
I’m looking forward to giving a talk in Singapore next week on the role of terrestrial space infrastructure in shaping US alliances from the Cold War to today. If you are Singapore based and interested in attending, registration details can be found below:
rsis.edu.sg/event/rsis-s...
1) ***Announcement***
The new Fall 2025 issue is online!
Read articles by Marc Trachtenberg, @aaronbateman.bsky.social, @ajmount.bsky.social, Dong Jung Kim, and @mikegoldfien.bsky.social
direct.mit.edu/isec/issue
@mitpress.bsky.social @belfercenter.bsky.social
3) “U.S. Space Power and Alliance Dynamics in the Cold War,” by @aaronbateman.bsky.social
doi.org/10.1162/ISEC...
This article is Open Access.
I'm pleased to share my open access article in International Security on the role of allies in U.S. space power.
direct.mit.edu/isec/article...
"Weapons in Space" by @aaronbateman.bsky.social is a must-read for those wanting to understand the origins of arms control in space - it's now open access! 🏃
Many thanks to @mitpress.bsky.social for generously making the digital version of my book, Weapons in Space, open access! It can be accessed here: direct.mit.edu/books/oa-mon...
Thank you!
Fall 2025 issue preview @intsecurity.bsky.social!
M. Trachtenberg | rules-based international order
@aaronbateman.bsky.social | U.S. space power
@ajmount.bsky.social | conventional deterrence of nuclear use
DJ Kim | clients’ demand evasion
@mikegoldfien.bsky.social | hawks, doves, & rapprochement
Thanks!
I'm thrilled to have an article in the fall volume of International Security on the role of allies in U.S. space power during the Cold War!
The IHPST is hiring! Assistant Professor - Philosophy of Science and/or Technology.
jobs.utoronto.ca/job/Toronto-...
job alert:
My department is now running a search to fill a newly inaugurated endowed chair in the History of Technology. Please consider applying/share widely. I'm not on the committee, but happy to answer questions or connect you with those who are.
Details here: recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF09897
Many thanks to RUSI for hosting me in London to talk about space security and the transatlantic alliance from the Cold War to today
A green space with bushes and trees and a helix sculpture next to a beige building.
After a long hiatus, AIP's postdoc position for historians of the physical sciences is back!
3 years, $77,500 per year + benefits. Work in the Washington, DC area, close to Univ of Maryland. Open to US citizens/permanent residents. Apply by Nov. 15! #histsci
workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/defau...
Beautiful approach into Heathrow this morning
At the Elliott School of International Affairs we are searching for a senior scholar (associate or full) of international security who will also be appointed to the Political Science Department. Elliott is a fantastic community. See details below:
www.gwu.jobs/postings/122...
