Space Warfare: Do We Need Additional Treaties?

Authors

Col. Stuart A. Pettis (ret.)

Recommended Citation

Col. Stuart A. Pettis (ret.), Space Warfare: Do We Need Additional Treaties?, 57 Case W. Res. J. Int'l L. 377 (2025)
Available at: https://scholarlycommons.law.case.edu/jil/vol57/iss1/12

Abstract

With the growth in counter-space weapons and military services dedicated to space, should International Humanitarian Law be expanded to address a “war in space?” This Paper will examine what a conflict in space would look like and existing laws that govern military activities in space. Ultimately, this paper will argue that International Humanitarian Law is already flexible enough to address this new venue for conflict. (Abstract from author.)