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Approaches to Future Space Cooperation and Competition in a Globalizing World Summary of a Workshop (2009) / Chapter Skim
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5 Concluding Observations
Pages 18-20

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... Global challenges such as exploring the universe and understanding climate change, several participants suggested, can best be addressed at the global level. Several workshop participants representing foreign space programs expressed interest in working closely with the United States to explore new global collaboration opportunities.
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... Several speakers commented on the approach the United States takes to leadership, noting that an opportunity exists for the United States to pursue a new approach. "Space is a nonsovereign, multinational place," one speaker observed, adding that nations -- including the United States -- that pursue multinational collaboration should "check their hubris and ego at the door." Some workshop participants offered comments regarding the challenges ahead.
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