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ID181164
Title ProperSpying from Space
Other Title InformationReconnaissance Satellites and Interstate Disputes
LanguageENG
AuthorGartzke, Erik ;  Early, Bryan R
Summary / Abstract (Note)Despite considerable interest and debate, it has proven surprisingly difficult to demonstrate a systematic link between technological change and patterns of war and peace. At least part of the challenge may reside in finding the right place to “look” for such relationships. Technological change alters what nations can do to one another (capabilities), but in ways that are typically reflected by deals (diplomatic bargains) rather than actions. We theorize that reconnaissance satellites have revolutionized the use of information gleaned from spying in ways that discourage states from engaging in serious conflicts with one another. We analyze the impact of reconnaissance satellites on high-casualty militarized interstate disputes (MIDS) between dyads from 1950 to 2010. We find that when either the potential aggressor or target in a dyad possess reconnaissance satellites, they are significantly less likely to become involved in serious MIDs. This effect is especially powerful when both states possess reconnaissance satellites.
`In' analytical NoteJournal of Conflict Resolution Vol. 65, No.9; Oct 2021: p.1551-1575
Journal SourceJournal of Conflict Resolution Vol: 65 No 9
Key WordsConflict ;  Technology ;  Satellites ;  Militarized Interstate Disputes ;  Reconnaissance


 
 
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