Role of space in conflicts: assessing Starlink’s impact on military operations and resilience in Ukraine

Abagnale, Mariano (A.A. 2024/2025) Role of space in conflicts: assessing Starlink’s impact on military operations and resilience in Ukraine. Tesi di Laurea in War and crisis management: the role of defense in international relations, Luiss Guido Carli, relatore Paolo Ciocca, pp. 79. [Master's Degree Thesis]

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Abstract/Index

Space and its vital role in defense. Military communications and satellite communications (SATCOM). Cyberattacks and attacks on energy and communications. Fedorov’s request and the rapid deployment of Starlink. Implications for the use of Starlink in Ukraine. Combating disinformation and isolation strategies. Strategic dependence on commercial space assets. The Crimea incident: geofencing and operational denial. Governance challenges and contractual ambiguities. Financial dependencies and sustainability challenges. Precedents and future implications. The illusion of control: strategic decisions without strategic ownership. Tactical military implications of service disruptions. Information warfare and strategic communications. Alliance dynamics and international security architecture.

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Bibliografia: pp. 74-78.

Thesis Type: Master's Degree Thesis
Institution: Luiss Guido Carli
Degree Program: Master's Degree Programs > Master's Degree Program in International Relations (LM-52)
Chair: War and crisis management: the role of defense in international relations
Thesis Supervisor: Ciocca, Paolo
Thesis Co-Supervisor: Giordano, Alfonso
Academic Year: 2024/2025
Session: Extraordinary
Deposited by: Alessandro Perfetti
Date Deposited: 18 Jun 2026 07:35
Last Modified: 18 Jun 2026 07:35
URI: https://tesi.luiss.it/id/eprint/46191

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