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Center for Strategic International Space Security (CSIS2)
CSIS2, the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) Space Security Program, is a non-profit organization dedicated to conducting research and developing practical solutions to tackle the most pressing challenges in space. Founded on the principle of advancing space security, CSIS2 operates with a clear mission to shape the future landscape of space security through innovative thinking and cross-disciplinary scholarship.
What we do
The Center for Strategic International Space Security (CSIS2) should focus on several key initiatives to fulfill its mission effectively:
Policy Research and Analysis: Conduct in-depth research and analysis on space security policies, trends, and challenges worldwide. Identify emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and opportunities in space domain and provide actionable policy recommendations to address them.
Collaboration and Partnership: Foster collaboration and partnerships with government agencies, international organizations, academia, and industry stakeholders to promote dialogue, information sharing, and cooperative efforts on space security issues.
Education and Awareness: Develop educational programs, workshops, and resources to raise awareness about space security risks, best practices, and international norms among policymakers, professionals, and the general public.
Technical Expertise and Innovation: Leverage technical expertise and innovation to develop advanced space security solutions, including satellite cybersecurity, space situational awareness, and counter-space capabilities.
Advocacy and Engagement: Advocate for the adoption of responsible space behavior, transparency measures, and confidence-building measures to enhance space security and stability on the global stage. Engage with policymakers, lawmakers, and stakeholders to promote policy reforms and international cooperation on space security issues.
Capacity Building and Training: Support capacity building efforts in spacefaring nations and emerging space powers to enhance their space security capabilities, resilience, and readiness to respond to evolving threats in space.
Monitoring and Assessment: Monitor and assess developments in space technology, military doctrines, and geopolitical dynamics that may impact space security. Provide timely analysis and assessments to inform decision-making and policy formulation at national and international levels.
Ethical and Responsible Use of Space: Promote the ethical and responsible use of space by advocating for the adoption of principles such as the peaceful use of outer space, space debris mitigation, and the prevention of space weaponization.
CSIS2 can contribute significantly to strengthening space security
By pursuing these initiatives, The Center for Strategic International Space Security (CSIS2) can contribute significantly to strengthening space security, fostering international cooperation, and ensuring the peaceful and sustainable use of outer space for the benefit of all nations.