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Deployment of Space Weapons Won't Cause Arms Races (1153)

Historical examples refute the technological determinism argument. Nation-states will choose to develop or not to develop space weapons based on their own strategic and economic calculations.

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Supporting Arguments

U.S. Deployment of Space Weapons will Dissuade Other States from Deploying [1262]
Demonstration Effect is Insignificant Factor in Determining Weapon Acquisition Decisions [1852]

Deployment of Space Weapons Could Cause a Space Arms Race (1368)

The first nation to deploy space weapons will set off an arms race in space as other states race to counter any perceived strategic gain or take advantage of the leading state's technological research and development.

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Supporting Arguments

Deployment of Space Weapons could Ignite Arms Race by Demonstrating Technological Possibility [1370]
Self-Interest will Compel States to Compete in a Space Arms Race [1369]
Space Weapons Technology will Proliferate through Technology Transfer [1777]

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Deployment of Space Weapons Won't Cause Arms Races (1153)

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