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As Diplomacy Falters, Banning Weapons in Space Is More Crucial than Ever

Sep 9, 2024 | cigionline.org | Jessica West

Even as the community of nations on Earth fractures further into rival blocs, an effort to build greater cohesion in space is gathering momentum. The extent to which this succeeds, or not, may set the course of global peace and security for the foreseeable future. Diplomats along with military, industry, civil society and academic experts are gathering in Geneva this week for the annual Outer Space Security Conference hosted by the United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research (UNIDIR).
In the shadow of war, diplomats and experts seek to ban weapons from space

Sep 8, 2024 | copernical.com | Jessica West

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In the shadow of war, diplomats and experts seek to ban weapons from space

Sep 8, 2024 | spacenews.com | Jessica West

Even as the community of nations on Earth fractures further into rival blocs, an effort to build greater cohesion in space is gathering momentum. The extent to which this succeeds, or not, may set the course of global peace and security for the foreseeable future. Diplomats along with military, industry, civil and academic experts are gathering in Geneva this week for the annual Outer Space Security Conference hosted by the United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research (UNIDIR).
Canada Can Lead by Saying No to Armed Satellites

Aug 6, 2024 | cigionline.org | Jessica West

Increasingly, outer space is being deemed a battleground for nation-states. A cyberattack against Viasat’s communications network marked the “first shot” of Russia’s Ukraine invasion. Some satellites are feared to be weapons in disguise. China’s robotic capabilities in space are raising concerns. And there are fears that Russia might pursue nuclear weapons in orbit.
We can’t ignore the militarization of space

Mar 28, 2024 | ploughshares.ca | Jessica West

By Jessica WestPublished in The Ploughshares Monitor Winter 2024For decades, the mantra of space security has been that space is “militarized but not weaponized.” A core objective of our work at Project Ploughshares has been to prevent the weaponization of space; the United Nations refers to the prevention of an arms race in outer space (PAROS).
No, there are no nukes in space - but we still have a weapons problem

Mar 28, 2024 | ploughshares.ca | Jessica West

By Jessica WestEarlier this year, rumours about the development by Russia of a mysterious “space-based nuclear weapon” that could “kill” American and allied satellites spread around the world. Based on “new intelligence” and exacerbated by sloppy language, poorly informed officials, and questionable motives, these rumours led to frenzied speculation on the nature of the threat.
Michelle Vesterby Used "Mom Power" to Beat Everyone (Even the Men) at Ultraman Arizona

Mar 21, 2024 | triathlete.com | Jessica West

New perk! Get after it with local recommendations just for you. Discover nearby events, routes out your door, and hidden gems when you sign up for the Local Running Drop. With a pink cape, arms in the air and a huge smile, Michelle Versterby crossed the finish line of Ultraman Arizona on Sunday, March 18. It was her first attempt at this distance, and five-time Ironman champion Versterby knocked it out of the park, beating the first-place male by over two hours.
Jessica West, Author at Triathlete

Mar 21, 2024 | staging.triathlete.com | Jessica West

After three days of racing in the desert, Denmark’s Michelle Versterby bagged the win in her Ultraman triathlon debut. She shares her reasons for going long, how her mindset and motto serve her in this new challenge, and a sample training week in her prep for the big (big!) race.
Until Now, Humans Have Been Lucky in Space - It Won’t Last Forever

Feb 5, 2024 | cigionline.org | Jessica West

Outer space has long been the stuff of militaristic dreams — a proverbial “high ground” that enables world dominance. Such visions have included a wide range of weapons, from nuclear weapons orbiting the Earth, to kinetic bombardment with tungsten poles, pellet clouds, high-energy lasers and anti-ballistic missile interceptors in space. And yet outer space has, so far, largely escaped the armed conflict that plagues Earth.
Arms Control and the Myth of Peaceful Uses in Outer Space

Feb 1, 2024 | academic.oup.com | Jessica West

This chapter considers the concept of peace in outer space, which has been fundamental to the development of its governance, yet, despite early indications of success, non-armament has been an intractable challenges of space governance. The prevention of an arms race in outer space (PAROS) has been on the international agenda for decades with little progress. Existing explanations for this are unconvincing.