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Fearing US ‘hostility,’ Russia could ‘escalate early’ in a space conflict: RAND

Theresa Hitchens
14 February 2025
3 min
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This new study warns of challenges maintaining peace in space due to Russia's inflated fears of a US first strike and increasing risk tolerance; and that US officials must be prepared for contingencies.
READ: Fearing US ‘hostility,’ Russia could ‘escalate early’ in a space conflict: RAND

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