Building for the future

Kevin Pollpeter

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Building for the future

by Kevin Pollpeter

2008

CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform

76

9781461102014

Description

The Chinese government is using space power to increase its influence at home and abroad and hopes to leverage the political, economic, and military benefits of space to become a great power. The ambivalent nature of the U.S.-China relationship, however, assures that over the long term China's rise as a space power will present challenges to the United States. Militarily, China's improved remote sensing capabilities and launch tempos require the U.S. military to prepare to counteract China's use of space in a potential conflict over Taiwan. Commercially, China's lower labor costs and mercantilist approach to space could establish China as a competitive market force. Politically, U.S. diplomats must recognize the role Chinese space activities plays in diplomacy and be prepared to ameliorate cooperative activities that impinge on U.S. national security. Despite these drawbacks, cooperation with China cannot be ruled out. Cooperation can improve scientific research, increase safety, and make an opaque program more transparent, but should not directly improve China's military or commercial capabilities. Consequently, the U.S. response to China's rise as a space power should take a balanced approach in which challenges are managed and opportunities exploited.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many pages are in Building for the future?

This edition of Building for the future has approximately 76 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.

How long does it take to read Building for the future?

For most readers, Building for the future typically takes between 1h 35m and 1h 3m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 19,000 words and common reading speeds.

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What is the word count of Building for the future?

The estimated word count for Building for the future is approximately 19,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.

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Who is the author of Building for the future?

Building for the future was written by Kevin Pollpeter.

When was Building for the future published?

The publication date for this specific edition is 2008. The original work may have been published on a different date.