Journal of Indo-Pacific Affairs Volume 6 Number 8, Nov-Dec 2023: "China’s Increasing Space Power and India–China Orbital Competitions: Implications in the Indo-Pacific with a Focus on South Asia" by Most. Farjana Sharmin Read: https://ow.ly/2vJA50Q8qrZ Full Journal: https://ow.ly/A9WJ50Q8qs5 The space race reflects geopolitical tensions in the Indo-Pacific, particularly between China and India. China emphasizes its strategic space policy through initiatives like the Belt and Road, while India, despite lacking a dedicated space force, establishes regional prominence. Both possess antisatellite capabilities, disregarding the UN resolution on such missile tests. This study investigates China's expanding space influence and its security implications in the Indo-Pacific, employing explanatory research to explore overlooked perspectives of smaller aspiring spacefaring nations in the context of great-power rivalries. #space #India #China #Geopolitics #Militarization #SouthAsia #IndoPacific #Astropolitics
