The Great Game of Space: Space Political Adventurism and Battle for Superpower Status Beyond the Horizons

Abstract

Wars will not be fought on the grounds in the future, but explosions will occur beyond horizons. This research paper has extensively inscribed the subject of advanced strategies of the Great Powers, space militarization, and political adventurism of China, the USA, and Russia. The paper presents the political stratagem and space arms race of Russia, China, and the USA, which are combating each other for power status in orbits of space. As China and Russia challenge USA dominance in space, the USA seeks to weaponize space to maintain its supremacy and counter its rivals. The evolving international structure and world order are steering warfare into new dimensions, with space militarization posing nontraditional security threats. Despite international legal efforts and multilateral cooperation, major powers continue to expand their space arsenals, creating national security concerns. The study argues that international institutions have failed to curb the space arms race due to their ineffectiveness. Thus, there is a need for a shift in focus to find common ground and resolve this space security conflict. The paper provides a theoretical overview of the role of international institutions and state behavior in the international system. Using qualitative research techniques, the study conducts in-depth exploration through secondary data gathered from various articles, journals, reports, and other related sources. Descriptive and explanatory research approaches are employed to achieve the research objectives.