Real Space Strategy: Teddy Roosevelt, Mahan, and the Panama Canal: Lessons for Spacepower 

NIDS Knowledge by The National Institute for Deterrence Studies

Episode notes

Host, Christopher Stone and Dr. Coyote Smith explore the historical significance of the Panama Canal and its implications for modern space strategy. Coyote discusses the influence of naval strategist Alfred Thayer Mahan on the canal's construction and its relevance to contemporary geopolitical concerns, particularly regarding choke points and national security. The discussion transitions to the future of the Space Force, emphasizing the need for a maritime approach to space operations and the importance of resource harvesting in the context of great power competition.

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