SMALL STATES IN SPACE: CRAFTING A STRATEGY FOR SINGAPORE
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Authors
Quah, Yi Han Edwin
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Singapore
small states
space strategy
space policy
space program
space act
space law
space sector
small states
space strategy
space policy
space program
space act
space law
space sector
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Moltz, James C.
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2022-09
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Monterey, CA; Naval Postgraduate School
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Many nascent space powers have initiated strategic assessments and announced policy objectives to integrate space activities to serve their national interests. This thesis seeks to study: How should Singapore, a small state with limited capacities (e.g., geographical size, population, and resources), develop near-term policy objectives that best draw on its competitive advantages? This provides clarity to Singapore’s progress as an emerging spacefaring nation, in response to emerging global trends in space and in leveraging space in meeting its national interests. To draw meaningful comparisons and lessons, this thesis examines the key policies, strategies, and programs as well as the objectives and priorities driving the sectoral developments of two trailblazing small states (the United Arab Emirates and Luxembourg). This thesis presents policy recommendations for Singapore to best capitalize on its competitive strengths as it progresses as an emerging spacefaring nation. Recommendations include institutionalizing national authority and space act, increased participation in bilateral and multilateral space cooperation and diplomacy, dedicating budget to the application of space security, and nurturing space ecosystem and talent pipeline.
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