Is It Strategically Useful for the U.S. To Pursue Any Norms or Treaties That May Limit Its Freedom of Action in Space?

As the United States and its allies work to establish international norms for responsible behavior in space, policymakers must weigh the strategic benefits of cooperation against potential constraints on freedom of action. In this collection of perspectives, Mallory Stewart, Robert Peters, and Katherine Melbourne offer contrasting viewpoints on how norms and treaties could shape U.S. space policy, security, and long-term strategic interests.