The US Golden Dome announcement brought to light global concerns about a possible new arms race and the need for renegotiation of nuclear weapons agreements. The American antimissile defense system has generated significant repercussions between powers such as Russia and China.
In addition to domestic implications related to the financing and involvement of the private sector, the Gold Dome raises crucial issues in the international scenario. Analyst Fernanda Magotta points out that the debate on space governance should be rekindled, requiring dialogue between nations and possible reevaluation of agreements and treated.
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Two important agreements are mentioned in this context: the 1970s antibalistic missile treaty and the intermediate nuclear forces treaty. Both were established during the Cold War between the US and Soviet Union to prevent destructive weapons mobilization. However, in recent years, the United States has withdrawn from these agreements, alleging violations from Russia.
The absence of legal mechanisms to regulate these practices has generated concerns. The Golden Dome emphasizes the need to rethink how international law and countries will deal with these issues, as a possible “arms race 2.0” is at stake.
Risks and Challenges
Although the gold dome is presented as a defensive system to intercept aerial threats against the United States, its access to outer space and mapping ability raise doubts about the exclusivity of its use for defensive purposes.
The current situation, with countries making unilateral decisions and abandoning means of diplomatic dialogue, can lead to widespread loss of control. Although it is unlikely that the United States retreates in a decision considered crucial to its national security, renewed perception of collective threat can boost nations to resume dialogue and renegotiate previously abandoned agreements.
This content was originally published under analysis: Gold Dome in the USA raises a question about mastery of space on the CNN Brazil website.
Source: CNN Brasil
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