Publications
Articles, books, chapters and policy papers
69 items. The complete record is also on ORCID. Items marked with a Czech flag are published in Czech.
Peer-reviewed articles
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Testing the International Mechanism for Responding to an Asteroid Impact Threat
Advances in Astronomy, 2026(1), 3161407.
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Responsibility to defend Earth as a core principle of the planetary defense security regime
Nature Communications, 15(1), 7106.
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Planetary defense governance: Thirty years of development and the multilateral future
Acta Astronautica, 214, 343-355.
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Frontiers in Astronomy and Space Sciences, 10, 1186172.
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Space Community as an Enabler of Cosmopolitan Ideas Through Large Technical Systems
Space Policy, 60, 101485.
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Breaking the Deadlock in the Space Mining Legal Debate
New Space, 10(2), 115-126.
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Alternatives: Global, Local, Political, 46(3), 63-85.
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First Space Colony: What Political System Could We Expect?
Space Policy, 56, 101426.
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Reaching for the stars: The case for cooperative governance of directed energy technologies
Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, 76(3), 150-155.
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Utilization of Natural Resources in Outer Space: Social License to Operate as an Alternative Source of Both Legality and Legitimacy
Oil, Gas & Energy Law Journal (OGEL), 18(1), 1-19.
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In Czech Výzvy pro národní politiku obrany planety a těžby asteroidů
[Challenges for national politics of planetary defense and asteroid mining]
Politologická revue, 25(2), 65-99.
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The political desirability, feasibility, and sustainability of planetary defense governance
Acta Astronautica, 156, 416-426.
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Planetary Defense as a Gateway to Space for Commercial and Deep Space Exploration
New Space, 5(4), 219-229.
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In Czech Perspektivy globálního vládnutí v otázce obrany planety před asteroidy
[Perspectives on global governance in case of planetary defense against asteroids]
Politologická revue, 23(1), 161-195.
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Neither Conventional War, nor a Cyber War, but a Long-Lasting and Silent Hybrid War
Obrana a strategie (Defence and Strategy), 14(2), 73-86.
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Critical Comments on Current Research Agenda in Cyber Security
Obrana a strategie (Defence and Strategy), 14(1), 29-38.
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The Flaws of Transitional Justice in Afghanistan
Global Politics.
Edited books
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Governance of Emerging Space Challenges: The Benefits of a Responsible Cosmopolitan State Policy
Springer, Space and Society.
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Planetary Defense: Global Collaboration for Defending Earth from Asteroids and Comets
Springer, Space and Society.
Book chapters
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Emergent Cosmopolitanism Through Planetary Defense: Scientific Knowledge, Normative Innovation, and the Rearticulation of the Social Contract Forthcoming
In Crawford, I. (Ed.), Does the World Need a Government?. Springer, World-Systems Evolution and Global Futures.
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In Conrad, M., Newman, S. (Eds.), Reclaiming Liberal Democracy in the Postfactual Age, 51-72. De Gruyter.
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Mars Historical and Ethical Context: Past, Present, and Imagination
In Viso, M. (Ed.), Mars and the Earthlings: A Realistic View on Mars Exploration and Settlement, 85-98. Springer Nature Switzerland.
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Mars as a Science Base: Towards a Small Permanent Outpost
In Viso, M. (Ed.), Mars and the Earthlings: A Realistic View on Mars Exploration and Settlement, 199-252. Springer Nature Switzerland.
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Towards Permanent Settlements on Mars (from 1000 to 100,000 People)
In Viso, M. (Ed.), Mars and the Earthlings: A Realistic View on Mars Exploration and Settlement, 253-339. Springer Nature Switzerland.
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On the Brink of Space Colonisation
In Hoerber, T., Borowitz, M., Forganni, A., De Sousa, B. R. (Eds.), Routledge Handbook of Space Policy, 411-430. Routledge.
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A Cosmopolitan Theory for Space Policy and Governance
In Hoerber, T., Borowitz, M., Forganni, A., De Sousa, B. R. (Eds.), Routledge Handbook of Space Policy, 62-79. Routledge.
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The dual-use dilemma and high-energy systems in space
In Phipps, C. (Ed.), Laser Propulsion in Space, 377-389. Elsevier.
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In Pekkanen, S. M., Blount, P. J. (Eds.), The Oxford Handbook of Space Security, 783-804. Oxford University Press.
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From Terrestrial to Celestial: Social Licence to Operate as a Space Mining Enabler
In Wood, G., Górski, J., Mete, G. (Eds.), The Palgrave Handbook of Social License to Operate and Energy Transitions, 1-29. Springer International Publishing.
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International Security Regimes, Space and Responsible Cosmopolitan States
In Schmidt, N. (Ed.), Governance of Emerging Space Challenges, 29-47. Springer International Publishing.
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International Space Law as the Transiting Path to Cosmopolitan Order
In Schmidt, N. (Ed.), Governance of Emerging Space Challenges, 65-91. Springer International Publishing.
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Responsible Cosmopolitan State in Space Politics
In Schmidt, N. (Ed.), Governance of Emerging Space Challenges, 93-113. Springer International Publishing.
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Space Mining: Attempts to Materialize Cosmopolitan Ideas Enshrined in International Space Law
In Schmidt, N. (Ed.), Governance of Emerging Space Challenges, 133-154. Springer International Publishing.
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Asteroid Prospecting and Space Mining
In Schmidt, N. (Ed.), Governance of Emerging Space Challenges, 217-232. Springer International Publishing.
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High-Energy Systems Today and Tomorrow
In Schmidt, N. (Ed.), Governance of Emerging Space Challenges, 233-247. Springer International Publishing.
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In Czech Vesmírná bezpečnost jako téma multilaterální zahraniční politiky
[Space security as an agenda of multilateral foreign policy of a small state]
In Kizeková, A. (Ed.), České zájmy v roce 2020. Institute of International Relations, Prague.
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Introduction: Planetary Defense as the Unique Historical Opportunity to Shape Our Shared Destiny
In Schmidt, N. (Ed.), Planetary Defense, 1-12. Springer International Publishing.
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Methods, Means and Governance of NEO Observation
In Schmidt, N. (Ed.), Planetary Defense, 49-70. Springer International Publishing.
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Evolution of Security Studies and the Resulting Perspectives of an Asteroid Threat
In Schmidt, N. (Ed.), Planetary Defense, 165-179. Springer International Publishing.
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In Schmidt, N. (Ed.), Planetary Defense, 217-230. Springer International Publishing.
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Dilemmas for Planetary Defense Posed by the Current International Law Framework
In Schmidt, N. (Ed.), Planetary Defense, 245-260. Springer International Publishing.
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Cosmopolitan Rationale for Planetary Defense
In Schmidt, N. (Ed.), Planetary Defense, 299-313. Springer International Publishing.
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Dawn of Cosmopolitan Order? The New Norm of Responsibility to Defend Earth and the Planetary Council
In Schmidt, N. (Ed.), Planetary Defense, 315-338. Springer International Publishing.
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The Multipurpose Lunar Base as a First-Line Biosphere Defense and as a Gateway to the Universe
In Schmidt, N. (Ed.), Planetary Defense, 419-452. Springer International Publishing.
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A Sociological Approach to Cyberspace Conceptualization and Implications for International Security
In Drmola, J. et al., Perspectives on Cybersecurity, 70-77. Masaryk University.
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Introduction to Cyber Security
In Ondrejcsák, R. (Ed.), Introduction to Security Studies. CENAA, Bratislava.
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In Czech Dilemata mezinárodního práva v kyberprostoru
[Dilemmas of international law in cyberspace]
In Bureš, O. (Ed.), Bezpečnost v době neklidu, 82-90. Metropolitan University Prague.
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In Czech Sociálně citlivý přístup k postkonfliktní rekonstrukci: Afghánistán
[Socially sensitive approach to post-conflict reconstruction: Afghanistan]
In Bureš, O. (Ed.), Bezpečnost v době rozpočtových škrtů, 132-142. Metropolitan University Prague.
Book reviews
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Review of J. C. Moltz, The Politics of Space Security: Strategic Restraint and the Pursuit of National Interests (4th ed.), Stanford University Press
RUSI Journal, 171(7).
Conference papers
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Proceedings of the International Astronautical Congress, IAC.
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Proceedings of the International Astronautical Congress, IAC.
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Technology-driven challenges in the governance of future space colonies
Proceedings of the International Astronautical Congress, IAC.
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Design and integration of modular deep space habitat using a robust optimization framework
Proceedings of the International Astronautical Congress, IAC.
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Extending space exploration by evolving an earth-moon planetary defense capability
Proceedings of the International Astronautical Congress, IAC.
Policy papers and studies
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In Czech Těžba ve vesmíru: Korporátní autokracie nebo globální solidarita?
[Space mining: corporate autocracy or global solidarity?]
Policy paper, Institute of International Relations Prague.
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The EU as a Leader of Global Cyber Security Policy
Policy paper, Institute of International Relations Prague.
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Policy paper, Institute of International Relations Prague.
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Artificial Intelligence and Foreign Policy Challenges
Study for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic.
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Governing Global Tech Firms: Is Taxation the Answer?
Prague European Summit study.
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In Czech Těžba ve vesmíru: Aktuální příležitost prosazovat multilaterální režim
[Space mining: current opportunity to advocate for the multilateral regime]
Policy paper, Institute of International Relations Prague.
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How Can Democracy Re-invent Itself in the Digital Age?
Prague European Summit microstudy.
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Space Debris as a Part of Climate Change: A Cosmopolitan Responsible Approach
Policy paper, Institute of International Relations Prague.
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Kick-Starting Cosmopolitan Governance Through Science: The Case of a Giant Laser System
Policy paper, Institute of International Relations Prague.
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Czech Republic: Expert Perception of National Cyber Policies
Visegrad Think Tank Platform.
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Future of European Astropolitics
Policy paper, deutschsquare.fsv.cuni.cz.
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Cyber Threats Should Be Assessed with a Cool Head
Policy paper, deutschsquare.fsv.cuni.cz.