Star WARCs and new systems: An analysis of US international satellite policy formation

Andrea Kavanaugh

Telecommunications Policy, 1986, vol. 10, issue 2, 93-105

Abstract: In November 1984 the US government decided to allow private companies to put international communications satellites in orbit over the equator. This article examines the political background to the controversial decision, particularly the discussions and problems between the State and Commerce Departments. Factors which are seen as important to the decision are the 'free-market' environment currently favoured by the US government, a lack of concern for the needs of the Third World, and the concrete economic gains (v intangible foreign relations losses) for US industry. The article concludes by exploring the implications for the future of INTELSAT and communications in the Third World.

Date: 1986
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