by Conflict Orbit
Recent public reporting on U.S. engagement related to Venezuela has prompted discussion about how to assess complex operational environments. These discussions highlight a highly overlooked gap for defense companies: Continuous evaluation of organizational compliance...
by Conflict Orbit
As commercial satellites support both civilian and military functions, defense and space companies should understand when those dual-use systems could be viewed as legitimate military objectives by foreign adversaries. Such targeting can put their imaging, telecoms,...
by Conflict Orbit
In my presentation, “Law of War in Space,” we explored existing space law and the Law of War, including topics like combatant classification and core principles, and how they can intersect or even conflict. We also examined near-peer competitor capabilities, dual-use...
by Conflict Orbit
3I/Atlas, the third observed interstellar object in human history to enter our solar system, has been turning heads recently. The scientific consensus is that it’s a natural object (a comet), though supposed anomalies like its alleged lack of a tail (and brightness)...
by Conflict Orbit
With reports of renewed militant activity and regional instability in Nigeria, the U.S. has indicated potential military involvement. For defense contractors, such missions can trigger specific Law of War compliance duties. If your company could be “assigned to” or...
by Conflict Orbit
As U.S. counter-narcotics efforts expand into Venezuela where criminal networks, organized armed groups, and unstable governance converge, any supporting defense contractors may face unique operational and legal challenges. These environments can involve: ➡️...
