Space Café Radio - Strategic Shifts in Military Space - Dr Bleddyn Bowen' Take

Reflecting on the Future of Military Space Strategies with Dr Bleddyn Bowen

In this episode of Space Cafe Radio, host Torsten Kriening talks about the evolution of military space strategies and the pressing defense issues facing Europe in 2025. He welcomes back Dr Bleddyn Bowen, Associate Professor of AstroPolitics at Durham University, to discuss a wide range of topics, including Europe's shifting defense language, the formation of the US Space Force, NATO's recognition of space as a war-fighting domain, and the need for robust political leadership. 

Dr Bowen also reflects openly on Europe's dependence on US space capabilities and the potential future scenarios that Europe might be unprepared for. This insightful conversation highlights the intersection of international politics, military strategy, and space security.

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Chapters

• 0:00 Space Cafe Radio - Strategic Shifts in Military Space - Dr Bleddyn Bowen' Take
• 1:21 Meet Dr. Bowen: Expert in Military Space Activities
• 2:13 The Evolution of Military Space Strategy
• 4:14 NATO and the Fifth War Fighting Domain
• 6:15 Europe's Shift in Military Space Language
• 8:05 Challenges in European Military Space Credibility
• 9:28 Strategic Realities and Political Challenges
• 11:21 The Future of European Military Space Capabilities
• 18:48 Political Leadership and Defense Investment
• 24:13 Conclusion: Reflections and Future Outlook