Not at all a black-and-white analysis:
68. ...your Rapporteur is extremely concerned about developments which could open the way to the weaponisation of space.
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Diplomacy, confidence building measures, multilateral non-proliferation treaties, and a strict missile technology export control regime remain crucial to avoid an arms race in a new field.
69. Your Rapporteur firmly believes that all attempts to dominate space militarily could have destabilising consequences for global security.
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70. Your Rapporteur is also convinced of the urgent need for a multilateral legally binding treaty to ban the deployment of space weapons (including ASAT). A comprehensive regime would require a multilateral treaty including: (a) a ban on the testing, deployment and use of all kinds of weapons in space; (b) a ban on the testing, deployment and use of ground-based ASAT weapons; and (c) a code of conduct for the peaceful uses of space.
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A fascinating document!
