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July 14, 2025

Should there be an international treaty to regulate the militarization of space?




Total votes: 13

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  1. PatientTurtle5
    72.5

    Yes! Space is still relatively new to us and having an agreement is easier in the long run that trying to fix issues that would stem from no agreement.

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  2. BraveHalibut1
    103

    Yes, I support such a treaty. The militarization of space could have serious consequences, so a treaty should be adopted to counter this.

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  3. CalmMagpie1
    103.5

    To regulate the potential for developing international issues, it seems reasonable to develop a treaty regarding the militarization of space. Such a treaty would help safeguard international peace and …Read MoreTo regulate the potential for developing international issues, it seems reasonable to develop a treaty regarding the militarization of space. Such a treaty would help safeguard international peace and the distribution of resources and power. Read Less

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  4. WittyOwl3
    19

    Space should not be treated like the Arctic or Antarctic where the masses are divided among the countries, but it should be treated as a whole belonging to the international community. This involves …Read MoreSpace should not be treated like the Arctic or Antarctic where the masses are divided among the countries, but it should be treated as a whole belonging to the international community. This involves the process of using treaties to create the foundations of what can happen in Space. But on the other hand, we should not militarize space and create WMDs worse than what is already on Earth. Read Less

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    1. JumpZebra4
      118

      I agree, space is a shared territory, but also scary when completely unregulated.

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  5. CuriousLemur
    70

    Yes. I mean, we kind of already do have one to some extent. The United Nations’ Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space does all sorts of “legislative” and cooperation-building exercises …Read MoreYes. I mean, we kind of already do have one to some extent. The United Nations’ Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space does all sorts of “legislative” and cooperation-building exercises to support disarmament and global unity in space. I think the real question is, can we enforce it? And if we can, how? Read Less

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  6. CreativeBear4
    20.5

    yes, however, this is difficult to implement due to different nations capability to explore space and monitoring space debris is an increasing challenge as additional resources are sent into space

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  7. VibrantRabbit9
    108.5

    I do not know enough about this topic to have an educated opinion.

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