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The global commons – sea, airspace, space and cyberspace – form the backbone of the international economy and political order in ways that few appreciate or realize. Since World War II, the United States has enjoyed dominance within the commons, ensuring the freedom of the seas and the ability of individuals and states to traverse much of the world. Yet this dominance is becoming increasingly contested. A string of high-profile examples – including China’s successful anti-satellite missile test and spacewalk, India’s burgeoning naval posture, Russia’s naval and air posturing in a changing Arctic region, and the rise in cyberspace operations and piracy – all point to a future of increased tension and complexity throughout the global commons and the end of the long era of uncontested U.S. dominance. On January 26, 2010, CNAS will launch a major report on the global contested commons at an event featuring: Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Gary Roughead, USN; Vice Chief of Staff of the U.S. Air Force General Carrol Chandler, USAF; National Security Agency Deputy Director Chris Inglis; renowned aerospace expert and former Chairman of the Defense Science Board Norman R. Augustine; CNAS Fellow Abraham Denmark; and Dr. James Mulvenon.

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