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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Die »Golden-Dome«-Initiative soll ein umfassendes US-Abwehrsystem gegen Luft- und Raketenangriffe schaffen. Für Europa bleiben Chancen und Risiken schwer einschätzbar, so @liviuhorovitz.bsky.social @julianasuess.bsky.social @swp-intsecurity.bsky.social. www.swp-berlin.org/publikation/...
»Golden Dome« und das illusorische Versprechen der Unverwundbarkeit
US-Raketenabwehr unter Trump: Risiken und Chancen für Europa
www.swp-berlin.org
November 21, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Die »Golden-Dome«-Initiative soll ein umfassendes US-Abwehrsystem gegen Luft- und Raketenangriffe schaffen. Für Europa bleiben Chancen und Risiken schwer einschätzbar, so @liviuhorovitz.bsky.social @julianasuess.bsky.social @swp-intsecurity.bsky.social. www.swp-berlin.org/publikation/...
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A new CGSR edited by @kimberlypeh.bsky.social & Michael Albertson argues that the 21st-century tech race talk oversimplifies reality. Bottom line: Tech competition isn’t solved by simply doing more - it’s tied to strategy, alliances, industry & limited resources 10/10
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November 21, 2025 at 7:46 AM
A new CGSR edited by @kimberlypeh.bsky.social & Michael Albertson argues that the 21st-century tech race talk oversimplifies reality. Bottom line: Tech competition isn’t solved by simply doing more - it’s tied to strategy, alliances, industry & limited resources 10/10
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Germany’s first space security strategy sets the new priorities around resilience, deterrence, and cooperation, writes our own #STAND @julianasuess.bsky.social @swp-intsecurity.bsky.social 2/10
Ambitionierter Aufbruch: Die erste deutsche Weltraumsicherheitsstrategie
Mit Milliardeninvestitionen und einer neuen Strategie richtet Deutschland seine Rolle im Zeitalter wachsender Bedrohungen neu aus. Dadurch...
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November 21, 2025 at 7:34 AM
Germany’s first space security strategy sets the new priorities around resilience, deterrence, and cooperation, writes our own #STAND @julianasuess.bsky.social @swp-intsecurity.bsky.social 2/10
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Germany’s space security strategy, Euro deterrent, ROK & nuclear-powered subs, US-Saudi nuclear deal, China’s nuclear testing & more 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 21, 2025 at 7:32 AM
Germany’s space security strategy, Euro deterrent, ROK & nuclear-powered subs, US-Saudi nuclear deal, China’s nuclear testing & more 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
Mein Kurzkommentar (auf Deutsch) zur ersten deutschen Weltraumsicherheitsstrategie ist nun online!
@swp-berlin.org @swp-intsecurity.bsky.social
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@swp-berlin.org @swp-intsecurity.bsky.social
www.swp-berlin.org/publikation/...
Ambitionierter Aufbruch: Die erste deutsche Weltraumsicherheitsstrategie
Mit Milliardeninvestitionen und einer neuen Strategie richtet Deutschland seine Rolle im Zeitalter wachsender Bedrohungen neu aus. Dadurch...
www.swp-berlin.org
November 20, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Mein Kurzkommentar (auf Deutsch) zur ersten deutschen Weltraumsicherheitsstrategie ist nun online!
@swp-berlin.org @swp-intsecurity.bsky.social
www.swp-berlin.org/publikation/...
@swp-berlin.org @swp-intsecurity.bsky.social
www.swp-berlin.org/publikation/...
Zeitenwende: Space Edition 🚀
Germany has just published its first space security strategy.
Let’s take a look at 3 major points: Resilience, Partners and Freedom of Action
(link also leads to english PDF)
Germany has just published its first space security strategy.
Let’s take a look at 3 major points: Resilience, Partners and Freedom of Action
(link also leads to english PDF)
Verantwortung im All: Erste Weltraumsicherheitsstrategie der Bundesregierung
Freiheit und Sicherheit werden auch im Weltraum verteidigt. Pistorius und Wadephul stellen Weltraumsicherheitsstrategie vor.
www.bmvg.de
November 19, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Zeitenwende: Space Edition 🚀
Germany has just published its first space security strategy.
Let’s take a look at 3 major points: Resilience, Partners and Freedom of Action
(link also leads to english PDF)
Germany has just published its first space security strategy.
Let’s take a look at 3 major points: Resilience, Partners and Freedom of Action
(link also leads to english PDF)
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November 17, 2025 at 10:56 AM
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Hear from our expert panel of speakers who are set to explore current deterrence & escalation dynamics and how this relates to new domains, including space.
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Hear from our expert panel of speakers who are set to explore current deterrence & escalation dynamics and how this relates to new domains, including space.
📅20 Nov
🕰️18:00
📍IET Savoy Place, London
Register 👇
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New report by Bart Hendrickx outlines what we currently know about Stilsat-1 - the Chinese-built and Russian-operated observation satellite, further revealing Russian space industry shortcomings - they were apparently unable to (quickly) deliver an optical system with resolution of 0.5 metres
The Space Review: Stilsat-1: A Russian-owned and Chinese-built satellite watching Ukraine (part 1)
www.thespacereview.com
November 11, 2025 at 9:10 AM
New report by Bart Hendrickx outlines what we currently know about Stilsat-1 - the Chinese-built and Russian-operated observation satellite, further revealing Russian space industry shortcomings - they were apparently unable to (quickly) deliver an optical system with resolution of 0.5 metres
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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.
reachingcriticalwill.org/images/docum...
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.
www.baks.bund.de/de/akjs/der-...
www.baks.bund.de/de/akjs/der-...
Der Weltraum 2035: Etabliert im Orbit oder abgehängt auf der Erde
www.baks.bund.de
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“
🕒Vollzeit | befristet bis 31.12.2027
💼E 14 TVöD
📅Frist: 01.11.2025
„Rückkehr des militärischen Wettbewerbs – Deutschlands Sicherheit zwischen russischer Bedrohung und transatlantischer Ungewissheit“
🕒Vollzeit | befristet bis 31.12.2027
💼E 14 TVöD
📅Frist: 01.11.2025
Wissenschaftler:innen (d/m/w)
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.
www.srf.ch
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."
www.space.com
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.
spacenews.com
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
www.swp-berlin.org
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
www.rferl.org/a/china-spy-...
www.rferl.org/a/china-spy-...
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
www.rferl.org/a/china-spy-...
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