Sun Tzu in Space: What International Relations, History, and Science Fiction Teach us about our Future

by Gregory D. Miller

Overview

Sun Tzu in Space provides a novel way of thinking about the future, connecting international relations, history, and science fiction to better understand some of the various paths for future human activities in space. Simultaneously, it provides a way to use science fiction to help students and the public learn about international relations and the cyclical nature of history. Author Gregory D. Miller uses case studies, history, and foundational international relations concepts to draw big, or at least possible, conclusions about humanity‘s future in space. By combining the lessons of science fiction, and the facts of the past, Miller presents possible outcomes with a goal of illuminating where things could go wrong, or wonderfully right, as humans venture forth into space in greater numbers in the in the decades to come.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781682478455
Publisher:	Naval Institute Press
Publication date:	04/15/2023
Pages:	376
Sales rank:	147,799
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

Greg Miller attended graduate school in Washington DC and Columbus, OH, and completed his PhD in Political Science at The Ohio State University. He taught in civilian academia for a decade before moving to Professional Military Education. He is currently the Chair of the Department of Spacepower and the Director of the Schriever Space Scholars Program at the Air Command and Staff College.  

Table of Contents

List of Tables viii

Acknowledgments ix

Introduction 1

Chapter 1 Hegemony: The Eagle Lands Again 15

Chapter 2 The Balance of Power: Planetary Partnerships 51

Chapter 3 Pax Terra: A Federation of States 89

Chapter 4 Hostile Takeover: Birth of the Multiplanetary Corporations 131

Chapter 5 Marx on Mars: Social Revolution in Space 168

Chapter 6 Venus Rising: A Feminist Future 209

Chapter 7 An Artificial Future: The Promise and Perils of Singularity 248

Conclusion 284

Notes 301

Bibliography 329

Index 353

What People are Saying About This

John J. Klein

“Sun Tzu in Space is a fresh approach to examining international relations theory using the framework of seminal science fiction literature. The book immediately engages the reader in a fun manner to explore human behavior through seven potential celestial futures. An original and compelling book for teaching international relations theory.”

Mike Fowler

“An intriguing and unique book. A fun alternative to understanding IR theories and historical analogies. Using science fiction as the basis to projecting long term state capabilities, this book uses academic theories for very long term forecasts to explore possible strategic competition and cooperation in space colonization.”

Everett C. Dolman

“This is a serious and erudite survey of international relations theory made fresh. Miller deftly presents leading academic models of global politics and pairs them with model worlds from the masters of speculative fiction in this satisfying and deeply heuristic work.”

Dr. S. Mike Pavelec

“Dr. Greg Miller’s Sun Tzu in Space is an essential analysis of international relations theory on the cusp of the new space age. As humanity reaches for the stars and begins the process of colonizing the solar system, Miller speculates on how established world views will guide future politics, economics, and interactions once humans leave Earth. This project is an exceptional analysis of the future of politics and human (and machine) interaction as we reach for the stars. Miller draws from both scholarly international relations theory as well as science fiction to discuss the future of humanity in a new era of exploration.”