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Feb 17, 2026

Klein quoted in Forbes article on Russian escalation in space

By <span class="gta-embed--tax--expert gta-post-embed--tax--expert" >Atlantic Council</span>

On February 14, Forward Defense nonresident senior fellow John Klein was quoted in a Forbes article on the threat posed by a Russian nuclear-armed ASAT and the need to develop adequate countermeasures. Dr. Klein discussed his recent Atlantic Council report, co-authored with Clementine Starling-Daniels, on Countering Russian escalation in space, and urged US defense planners […]

Russia Space Security

Report

Jan 21, 2026

Countering Russian escalation in space

By <span class="gta-embed--tax--expert gta-post-embed--tax--expert">John Klein</span>, <span class="gta-embed--tax--expert gta-post-embed--tax--expert">Clementine G. Starling-Daniels</span>

Current US space policy and acquisitions are inadequate to address the growing threats from Russia in space. The United States needs a more resilient space architecture, able to withstand major-power conflict—and Russia’s designs to place a nuclear weapon in orbit. Here are fifteen recommendations to make that happen.

China Missile Defense

TURKEYSource

Oct 23, 2025

Why institutionalizing space diplomacy should be a pillar of Turkey’s grand strategy

By <span class="gta-embed--tax--expert gta-post-embed--tax--expert" >Elif Yüksel</span>

With its growing visibility in the global space community, Turkey needs to adopt a diplomatic strategy to match its ambitions.

Europe & Eurasia Space

MENASource

Oct 7, 2025

The SpaceBelt KSA-iRocket deal marks Saudi Arabia’s next leap into space

By <span class="gta-embed--tax--expert gta-post-embed--tax--expert">Manal Fatima</span>

The SpaceBelt KSA case offers insights for other foreign aerospace and tech firms considering partnerships in the Gulf.

Security & Defense Space

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Sep 29, 2025

Klein discusses space warfighting on the Aerospace Advantage podcast

On September 27, Forward Defense nonresident senior fellow John Klein was featured on the Aerospace Advantage podcast by the Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies alongside Major Kyle “Ghengis” Rimando and Mitchell Institute senior fellows Charles Galbreath and Jen “Boots” Reeves. They discussed the Space Force’s Space Warfighting framework, achieving space superiority, and lessons learned from […]

Security & Defense Space Security

MENASource

Aug 4, 2025

What could NATO’s commercial space strategy mean for the Gulf?  

By <span class="gta-embed--tax--expert gta-post-embed--tax--expert">Manal Fatima</span>

The United States is well positioned to help extend NATO’s emerging commercial space ecosystem to the Gulf.

Europe & Eurasia Space

New Atlanticist

Jul 29, 2025

The US neglects space disaster preparedness at its own peril

By <span class="gta-embed--tax--expert gta-post-embed--tax--expert" >William M. Reicher</span>

From accidents to attacks, a space-based disaster that degrades the operating environment of low Earth orbit would harm the United States.

Security & Defense Space

In the News

Jul 29, 2025

Torres moderates FIU Gordon Institute space panel

By <span class="gta-embed--tax--expert gta-post-embed--tax--expert" >Atlantic Council</span>

On May 28, Forward Defense nonresident senior fellow Guido Torres moderated a FIU Gordon Institute space panel, which explored emerging security challenges in the space domain.

China Defense Policy

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Jul 29, 2025

Torres interviewed by Expediente Público on China’s access to South American aerospace

By <span class="gta-embed--tax--expert gta-post-embed--tax--expert" >Atlantic Council</span>

On June 11, Forward Defense nonresident senior fellow Guido Torres was interviewed by Expediente Público on the topic of China’s growing aerospace presence in South America and its implications for transparency, sovereignty, and regional security.

China Defense Policy

New Atlanticist

Jul 16, 2025

What’s in NATO’s first-ever commercial space strategy?

By <span class="gta-embed--tax--expert gta-post-embed--tax--expert">Corey Jacobson</span>

Released at The Hague summit, the Alliance’s new strategy is an important acknowledgement that the private sector is driving innovation in space.

NATO Space

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