Through its publications, INSS provides rigorous, forward‑looking research and analysis on critical national security issues that support the joint warfighter and inform Department of War decision‑makers.
June 2, 2026
“I Will Make It Legal:” From Palpatine to Article XVI, an Assessment of the Outer Space Treaty’s Withdrawal Mechanism
In "“I Will Make It Legal:” From Palpatine to Article XVI, an Assessment of the Outer Space Treaty’s Withdrawal Mechanism," Todd Pennington uses a memorable line from Star Wars to explore a serious and largely overlooked question in international space law: what happens if a State withdraws from the Outer Space Treaty?
April 16, 2026
Targets, Treaties, and Trade Secrets: Understanding Space Hybrid Architecture’s Legal Challenges
Space is a domain accessible to all states for civil, commercial, military, and intelligence activities.