Juliana Suess
@julianasuess.bsky.social
Researching Space Security with STAND (Strategic Threat Analysis and Nuclear (Dis-)Order) as part of the International Security team at @swp-berlin.org & Host of ‘War in Space’ podcast 🚀 @rusi.bsky.social Associate Fellow | 🎓 War Studies | Views are mine
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Nuclear testing & Trump, Golden Dome, China’s & NATO’s strategic deterrence, Belarus, House of Dynamite & US missile defense in this week’s STAND newsletter, a project by @swp-intsecurity.bsky.social on recent news & analyses to better #underSTAND #nuclear #space #deterrence & #threats 1/10
November 7, 2025 at 8:28 AM
Nuclear testing & Trump, Golden Dome, China’s & NATO’s strategic deterrence, Belarus, House of Dynamite & US missile defense in this week’s STAND newsletter, a project by @swp-intsecurity.bsky.social on recent news & analyses to better #underSTAND #nuclear #space #deterrence & #threats 1/10
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During the Cold War, US space power depended on infrastructures in Australia & the UK for tracking & comms, but political upheaval in both countries threatened access. Managing these risks became a top US foreign policy priority, finds Aaron Bateman @intsecurity.bsky.social 8/10
U.S. Space Power and Alliance Dynamics in the Cold War
Abstract. U.S. space power has long been anchored to terrestrial geography. In the Cold War, the United States depended on a global network of facilities to track and communicate with military, intell...
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October 31, 2025 at 8:14 AM
During the Cold War, US space power depended on infrastructures in Australia & the UK for tracking & comms, but political upheaval in both countries threatened access. Managing these risks became a top US foreign policy priority, finds Aaron Bateman @intsecurity.bsky.social 8/10
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US, Russia’s tests & subs, Euro deterrent, conventional forces, US space force & House of Dynamite in this week’s STAND newsletter, a project by @swp-intsecurity.bsky.social on recent news & analyses to better #underSTAND #nuclear #space #deterrence & #threats 1/10
October 31, 2025 at 8:07 AM
US, Russia’s tests & subs, Euro deterrent, conventional forces, US space force & House of Dynamite in this week’s STAND newsletter, a project by @swp-intsecurity.bsky.social on recent news & analyses to better #underSTAND #nuclear #space #deterrence & #threats 1/10
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"China argued that certain countries are “seeking dominance” by building spacebased weapon systems, including interceptors and initiatives such as the “Golden Dome,” which it said would upset the balance of power."
Nukes, interceptors, and a peace coalition: outer space diplomacy is heating up at the UN.
My summary of day one of the dedicated space security debate. Full version at the link. More to come this week.
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My summary of day one of the dedicated space security debate. Full version at the link. More to come this week.
reachingcriticalwill.org/images/docum...
October 27, 2025 at 3:31 PM
"China argued that certain countries are “seeking dominance” by building spacebased weapon systems, including interceptors and initiatives such as the “Golden Dome,” which it said would upset the balance of power."
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Join us in Berlin, Nov. 4, 5:30pm, when space & geopolitics converge for a screening of ASTROPOLITICS. Stick around for the post-film conversation with @julianasuess.bsky.social @swp-berlin.org. Free event, registration required: bertelsmann-stiftung.eventanizer.events/register/a00...
October 27, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Join us in Berlin, Nov. 4, 5:30pm, when space & geopolitics converge for a screening of ASTROPOLITICS. Stick around for the post-film conversation with @julianasuess.bsky.social @swp-berlin.org. Free event, registration required: bertelsmann-stiftung.eventanizer.events/register/a00...
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🛰️Als #AKJS-Alumna der @baks.bund.de freue ich mich, zwei Szenarien zur sicherheitspolitischen Rolle #Deutschlands im #Weltraum entworfen zu haben – als gefragter Akteur mit mehr Eigenständigkeit oder wehrlos dem Wettstreit anderer Staaten ausgeliefert.
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Der Weltraum 2035: Etabliert im Orbit oder abgehängt auf der Erde
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October 27, 2025 at 2:06 PM
🛰️Als #AKJS-Alumna der @baks.bund.de freue ich mich, zwei Szenarien zur sicherheitspolitischen Rolle #Deutschlands im #Weltraum entworfen zu haben – als gefragter Akteur mit mehr Eigenständigkeit oder wehrlos dem Wettstreit anderer Staaten ausgeliefert.
www.baks.bund.de/de/akjs/der-...
www.baks.bund.de/de/akjs/der-...
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Come work with us @swp-berlin.org @swp-intsecurity.bsky.social! Still one more week to apply for a great project.
📢 Zum 01.01.2026 suchen wir zwei Wissenschaftler:innen für das vom BMVg geförderte Forschungsprojekt
„Rückkehr des militärischen Wettbewerbs – Deutschlands Sicherheit zwischen russischer Bedrohung und transatlantischer Ungewissheit“
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„Rückkehr des militärischen Wettbewerbs – Deutschlands Sicherheit zwischen russischer Bedrohung und transatlantischer Ungewissheit“
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Wir suchen zum 1. Januar 2026 zweiWissenschaftler:innen (d/m/w)für das vom BMVg geförderte Forschungsprojekt »Die Rückkehr des militärischen...
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October 27, 2025 at 11:14 AM
Come work with us @swp-berlin.org @swp-intsecurity.bsky.social! Still one more week to apply for a great project.
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Unsere Abhängigkeit vom Weltraum wächst, während Signalstörungen und Cyberangriffe an der Tagesordnung sind. »Satelliten sind Computersysteme und können gehackt werden«, sagt @julianasuess.bsky.social. 👇
www.srf.ch/news/international/aufruestung-im-all-wird-der-weltraum-zum-naechsten-schlachtfeld
www.srf.ch/news/international/aufruestung-im-all-wird-der-weltraum-zum-naechsten-schlachtfeld
Wird der Weltraum zum nächsten Schlachtfeld?
Die zunehmende Bewaffnung des Weltraums erhöhe die globalen Risiken, so die Expertin.
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October 24, 2025 at 10:19 AM
Unsere Abhängigkeit vom Weltraum wächst, während Signalstörungen und Cyberangriffe an der Tagesordnung sind. »Satelliten sind Computersysteme und können gehackt werden«, sagt @julianasuess.bsky.social. 👇
www.srf.ch/news/international/aufruestung-im-all-wird-der-weltraum-zum-naechsten-schlachtfeld
www.srf.ch/news/international/aufruestung-im-all-wird-der-weltraum-zum-naechsten-schlachtfeld
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Europe's military, Dark Eagle, Iran’s nuclear program, AUKUS, South Korea’s new missile, Russian nukes in Belarus, New START & ASATs in this week’s STAND newsletter, a project by @swp-intsecurity.bsky.social, on recent news & analyses to better #underSTAND #nuclear #space #deterrence & #threats 1/10
October 24, 2025 at 4:50 AM
Europe's military, Dark Eagle, Iran’s nuclear program, AUKUS, South Korea’s new missile, Russian nukes in Belarus, New START & ASATs in this week’s STAND newsletter, a project by @swp-intsecurity.bsky.social, on recent news & analyses to better #underSTAND #nuclear #space #deterrence & #threats 1/10
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With space becoming more mainstream within military operations, we can further see an evolution of space warfare capabilities, writes Leonard David @space.com. He further discusses different space actors’ motivations as well as the potential impact of Golden Dome on these dynamics 9/10
Are we already witnessing space warfare in action?
"The Russians and the Chinese are demonstrating more sophisticated orbital maneuvering abilities. There's no denying that."
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October 24, 2025 at 5:00 AM
With space becoming more mainstream within military operations, we can further see an evolution of space warfare capabilities, writes Leonard David @space.com. He further discusses different space actors’ motivations as well as the potential impact of Golden Dome on these dynamics 9/10
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Three of Europe’s largest aerospace companies — Airbus, Leonardo & Thales — signed a Memorandum of Understanding to combine space activities to meet Europe’s satellite & space service goals, with the joint venture expected to begin operations in 2027, reports @spacenewsinc.bsky.social 3/10
Airbus, Leonardo and Thales agree to combine space businesses
Three of Europe’s largest aerospace companies have agreed to combine their space businesses into a new joint venture intended to better compete globally.
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October 24, 2025 at 4:53 AM
Three of Europe’s largest aerospace companies — Airbus, Leonardo & Thales — signed a Memorandum of Understanding to combine space activities to meet Europe’s satellite & space service goals, with the joint venture expected to begin operations in 2027, reports @spacenewsinc.bsky.social 3/10
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As part of efforts to strengthen European military sovereignty, the European Commission unveiled the Preserving Peace – Defense Readiness Roadmap 2030, outlining 4 key pan-European initiatives – European Drone, Eastern Flank Watch, European Air & Space Shields, reports @SpaceNews 2/10
Europe outlines defense flagship programs and confirms European Space Shield by 2026
Europe outlines defense flagship programs and confirms European Space Shield by 2026
spacenews.com
October 24, 2025 at 4:51 AM
As part of efforts to strengthen European military sovereignty, the European Commission unveiled the Preserving Peace – Defense Readiness Roadmap 2030, outlining 4 key pan-European initiatives – European Drone, Eastern Flank Watch, European Air & Space Shields, reports @SpaceNews 2/10
"Weapons in Space" by @aaronbateman.bsky.social is a must-read for those wanting to understand the origins of arms control in space - it's now open access! 🏃
Many thanks to @mitpress.bsky.social for generously making the digital version of my book, Weapons in Space, open access! It can be accessed here: direct.mit.edu/books/oa-mon...
Happy #OAWeek! From initiatives like Direct to Open (D2O) and the Open Encyclopedia of Cognitive Science (OECS), the MIT Press is committed to building a more open & accessible future for academic publishing.
New on our blog, a selection of award-winning books that are accessible to all:
New on our blog, a selection of award-winning books that are accessible to all:
October 23, 2025 at 8:00 AM
"Weapons in Space" by @aaronbateman.bsky.social is a must-read for those wanting to understand the origins of arms control in space - it's now open access! 🏃
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Was bedeuten eigentlich Cyberangriffe, die sich die Software-Lieferkette zunutze machen, für die Bundeswehr?
Diese Frage treibt mich seit Juni 2024 um. Ein gutes Jahr verbrachte ich also in einem ziemlichen Rabbithole. Das Ergebnis ist heute erschienen: www.swp-berlin.org/publikation/...
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Diese Frage treibt mich seit Juni 2024 um. Ein gutes Jahr verbrachte ich also in einem ziemlichen Rabbithole. Das Ergebnis ist heute erschienen: www.swp-berlin.org/publikation/...
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Eine Achillesferse moderner Streitkräfte
Risiken der Software-Lieferkette und Schutzmöglichkeiten
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October 21, 2025 at 8:33 AM
Was bedeuten eigentlich Cyberangriffe, die sich die Software-Lieferkette zunutze machen, für die Bundeswehr?
Diese Frage treibt mich seit Juni 2024 um. Ein gutes Jahr verbrachte ich also in einem ziemlichen Rabbithole. Das Ergebnis ist heute erschienen: www.swp-berlin.org/publikation/...
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Diese Frage treibt mich seit Juni 2024 um. Ein gutes Jahr verbrachte ich also in einem ziemlichen Rabbithole. Das Ergebnis ist heute erschienen: www.swp-berlin.org/publikation/...
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In excellent company with @bleddb.bsky.social and Clayton Swope in this article by Ray Furlong
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Are China's Spy Satellites A Lifeline For Russia's Struggling Space Intelligence?
The Kremlin has denied that China is providing it with battlefield information, saying it has its own satellites. But experts suggest that, in fact, Russia has a dire need for Chinese assistance.
www.rferl.org
October 17, 2025 at 2:13 PM
In excellent company with @bleddb.bsky.social and Clayton Swope in this article by Ray Furlong
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www.rferl.org/a/china-spy-...
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Contrary to the popular belief that space is a uniquely peaceful domain, states have treated it as a strategic environment from the start—adopting treaties that never fully ruled out military use, planning contingencies & shaping policy accordingly, argues Clayton Swope @lawfaremedia.org 10/10
The United States Has Always Prepared to Fight a Space War
International law and U.S. policy leave room for pragmatic security policy.
www.lawfaremedia.org
October 17, 2025 at 9:52 AM
Contrary to the popular belief that space is a uniquely peaceful domain, states have treated it as a strategic environment from the start—adopting treaties that never fully ruled out military use, planning contingencies & shaping policy accordingly, argues Clayton Swope @lawfaremedia.org 10/10
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Using off-the-shelf gear, US researchers revealed that many communication satellites lack encryption — putting individuals, corporations & the military at risk as unencrypted signals exposed sensitive communications & infrastructure details, writes @wired.com 9/10
Satellites Are Leaking the World’s Secrets: Calls, Texts, Military and Corporate Data
With just $800 in basic equipment, researchers found a stunning variety of data—including thousands of T-Mobile users’ calls and texts and even US military communications—sent by satellites unencrypte...
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October 17, 2025 at 9:51 AM
Using off-the-shelf gear, US researchers revealed that many communication satellites lack encryption — putting individuals, corporations & the military at risk as unencrypted signals exposed sensitive communications & infrastructure details, writes @wired.com 9/10
Ich hatte vor kurzem die Chance mit Marlen Oehler für den Podcast @nzz.ch Geopolitik zu sprechen:
"Krieg der Satelliten? Wie die Machtspiele auf Erden den Weltraum erfassen"
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"Krieg der Satelliten? Wie die Machtspiele auf Erden den Weltraum erfassen"
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Krieg der Satelliten: Die Militarisierung des Weltraums - NZZ Geopolitik
Moderne Kriege sind ohne Satelliten nicht mehr denkbar. Nicht nur zivile Infrastruktur im Weltraum wird für kriegerische Auseinandersetzung auf der Erde genutzt, auch die Bewaffnung des Alls erreicht ...
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October 15, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Ich hatte vor kurzem die Chance mit Marlen Oehler für den Podcast @nzz.ch Geopolitik zu sprechen:
"Krieg der Satelliten? Wie die Machtspiele auf Erden den Weltraum erfassen"
www.nzz.ch/podcast/krie...
"Krieg der Satelliten? Wie die Machtspiele auf Erden den Weltraum erfassen"
www.nzz.ch/podcast/krie...
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Bis 2030 will das Verteidigungsministerium 35 Milliarden Euro in eine neue Sicherheitsarchitektur im All investieren. Im SWP-Podcast erklärt @julianasuess.bsky.social, warum der Weltraum für die Sicherheit & Verteidigung auf der Erde relevant ist. www.swp-berlin.org/publikation/...
October 15, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Bis 2030 will das Verteidigungsministerium 35 Milliarden Euro in eine neue Sicherheitsarchitektur im All investieren. Im SWP-Podcast erklärt @julianasuess.bsky.social, warum der Weltraum für die Sicherheit & Verteidigung auf der Erde relevant ist. www.swp-berlin.org/publikation/...
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With the U.S. Space Force, Golden Dome, and Germany’s new investments in military space capabilities, many warn of growing space militarization. Yet, the belief that outer space is reserved only for peaceful purposes “has been neither a reality nor stipulated in any binding international agreement.”
The United States Has Always Prepared to Fight a Space War
International law and U.S. policy leave room for pragmatic security policy.
www.lawfaremedia.org
October 13, 2025 at 8:15 AM
With the U.S. Space Force, Golden Dome, and Germany’s new investments in military space capabilities, many warn of growing space militarization. Yet, the belief that outer space is reserved only for peaceful purposes “has been neither a reality nor stipulated in any binding international agreement.”
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UK Space Command said Russia is targeting British military communications satellites on a weekly basis with earth-based jammers - this comes after Germany's defense minister said Russian satellites are shadowing Bundeswehr communications satellites, reports @bbcnews-world-rss.bsky.social 4/10
Russia targets UK military satellites on weekly basis
Moscow is attempting to collect information from UK spacecraft, according to the MoD.
www.bbc.com
October 10, 2025 at 7:36 AM
UK Space Command said Russia is targeting British military communications satellites on a weekly basis with earth-based jammers - this comes after Germany's defense minister said Russian satellites are shadowing Bundeswehr communications satellites, reports @bbcnews-world-rss.bsky.social 4/10
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October 10, 2025 at 7:28 AM
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Before engaging with Pyongyang, the US should consider DPRK’s past focus on allied diplomacy, argues Choong-Koo Lee @warontherocks.bsky.social t.ly/xPdyG, while Chang-young Lee suggests South Korea decreases its dependency on the US by expanding its ISR capabilities t.ly/eJ5eh 7/10
Negotiating with North Korea in the Shadow of Great Power Rivalry
The United States and South Korea have converged on the idea of dialogue with North Korea. But can it work? Will it? U.S. President Donald Trump has
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October 3, 2025 at 7:39 AM
Before engaging with Pyongyang, the US should consider DPRK’s past focus on allied diplomacy, argues Choong-Koo Lee @warontherocks.bsky.social t.ly/xPdyG, while Chang-young Lee suggests South Korea decreases its dependency on the US by expanding its ISR capabilities t.ly/eJ5eh 7/10