Commercialization, Criminality, and Coordination: Space Trade Lessons From ‘The Expanse’

Youssef Ait Benasser

Global Policy, 2025, vol. 16, issue 4, 762-772

Abstract: Space commercialization stands as the next frontier in global political economy. In this context, this paper uses the internally consistent world‐building of the science fiction phenomenon The Expanse to explore the complexities of space trade governance. It identifies policy models within the narrative with a focus on three core themes: commercialization, criminality, and policy coordination. The analysis reveals how corporate dominance, weak regulation, and disjointed cooperation threaten equitable space development. By grounding these dynamics in the global political economy, this study aims to catalyze policy discussions on globalization, governance, and the future of space trade.

Date: 2025
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