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The Space Economy (SE) is increasingly intertwined with collective security , making it a timely and theoretically rich context for the Conflict Management (CM) Division. As strategic competition extends into orbit, space is becoming a domain where actors must pursue national and commercial objectives while managing escalation risks in an environment marked by high interdependence , limited transparency , and uncertain attribution . For CM scholars, the SE raises core questions about how parties balance assertiveness and cooperativeness to secure interests without triggering destabilizing spirals. It ...

Step into the flagship session of AOM 2026! The Space Economy PDW is where leading scholars and space industry pioneers unite. Join us to shape the future of management research in one of today's fastest-growing domains. With a 75-member team and co-sponsorship from 22 divisions , the PDW features keynotes, academic and industry panels, and interactive roundtables . Register now; spaces fill quickly! 🗓 Date : Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026 🕑 Time : 2:00–5:30 PM (Philadelphia time) 📍 Location : Loews Hotel, Philadelphia, PA, USA 🗓 Registration Deadline : End of April (or earlier if sold out). 🗓 Register here : ...

Following the tremendous success of the Space Economy PDW at AOM 2025 — the largest PDW in the Academy’s history — we are now finalizing plans for 2026–2027 community activities , which may include: 🌍 A second PDW at AOM 2026 🪐 A specialized symposium 🚀 A dedicated conference in 2027 🤝 Cross-divisional collaborations , such as special issues and joint initiatives If you would like to be involved as an organizer, volunteer, contributor, or participant , please share your input now. Your voice will directly shape the next phase of this growing community. 🔔 SECOND and FINAL CALL ...