Victoria Samson will speak at "Enhancing collective security in outer space: challenges and opportunities at the dawn of a new space age"

Overview

Join SWF Chief Director, Space Security and Stability Victoria Samson, for a discussion on collective security in outer space, co-hosted by the Fondation pour la recherche stratégique (FRS) and the U.S. Embassy and Consulates in France.

As government and private sector engagement in space accelerates, space becomes an increasingly complex domain—one marked by rapid technological advancements, heightened military reliance, and emerging strategic balances. This webinar explores the evolving security landscape of outer space and considers international cooperation frameworks needed to sustain a peaceful, safe, and predictable space environment.

Ms. Samson will share her insights on the critical role of collective security in space. With extensive experience addressing space sustainability and security challenges, she will explore the issues posed by a “contested, congested, and competitive” space environment.

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Additional Perspectives

James Clay Moltz, Professor in the Department of National Security Affairs at the Naval Postgraduate School, will offer insights as the discussant, with moderation by Xavier Pasco, Director at FRS. Together, the speakers will examine the dynamics of current international space security discussions and the diplomatic roadblocks facing collaborative efforts to ban weapons deployment in space.

This session provides a unique opportunity to understand the security implications of current trends in space operations and their impact on future policies. Attendees will gain insights into the ongoing debates surrounding space security in United Nations forums and proposed treaties and policies. They are invited to engage in this conversation and consider the pathways to a safe and collaborative future in space.

For more information, please contact Victoria Samson.