SPACE DIPLOMACY: NEW CRITERIA OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS IN THE 21ST CENTURY
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space diplomacy; international relations; geopolitics; international law; global governance; space security; competition for resources.Abstract
In the 21st century, the advancement of space technologies is fundamentally reshaping not only the scientific and industrial sectors, but also the system of international relations. This article examines the concept of “space diplomacy” as a new phenomenon in global politics. The research explores the cooperation and competition strategies of leading nations in space, international legal norms, issues of ownership over space resources, and geopolitical approaches to security. Methodologically, the article is based on historical-comparative, legal analysis, and modern political dynamics. The results of the study show that space diplomacy is becoming an essential tool in the redistribution of global governance, power, and spheres of influence. The article substantiates the need to integrate space-related dimensions into modern international relations theory.
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