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Japan urged to lead global push for peaceful space use amid rivalry

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Japan is being urged by some analysts to take a leading role in establishing new international rules for the peaceful use of space. This call comes amid escalating geopolitical tensions, with accusations of Russia developing nuclear anti-satellite capabilities and China and Russia advancing satellite-disabling weapons. Despite the challenges of achieving a binding agreement due to major power rivalries, Japan's unique position as a space-capable nation with strong support for nuclear non-proliferation lends it credibility. AI

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Japan urged to lead global push for peaceful space use amid rivalry

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Julian Ryall ·

    Can Japan lead push to halt space militarisation as nuclear rivalry heats up?

    The collapse of UN talks on the future of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty has sharpened concern in Japan that outer space could become the next arena for nuclear and military rivalry. With Russia accused of developing a nuclear anti-satellite capability, China and Russia adv…

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