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Duncan Blake conducts research and teaching at the interdisciplinary intersection of law, outer space, and military policy strategy. He has over 22 years of experience as a Legal Officer in the Royal Australian Air Force and has worked across tactical, operational, and strategic levels, providing legal support during deployments, particularly in the Middle East. Duncan has served as a Deputy Director of Operations in International Law for the Australian Department of Defence, advising on international law for significant operations and legalities concerning military space activities. His research includes a focus on the Manual of International Law Applicable to Military Uses of Outer Space and the Woomera Manual, particularly addressing the regulation of military activities in space and the evolution of space law. His contributions have been recognized through various grants and awards, including the Lieber Society Military Prize in 2011. Duncan is also engaged in teaching postgraduate courses related to space law and operations at UNSW Canberra, and he actively contributes to discussions on space governance and the implications of emerging space norms.
University of New South Wales • Canberra
Teaching and conducting research in the fields of space law and military policy.
Royal Australian Air Force • Australia
Provided legal support across various levels of military operations, managed legal aspects of aerial targeting and military space activities.
Includes Business Intelligence, Enterprise Systems, and Cybersecurity Management streams.