World Affairs Forum Debates 1967 Space Rules Challenges

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, October 23, 2026 /CourierPR/ -- The International School of Los Angeles (LILA) and Druven Advocacy launched the inaugural World Affairs Forum in Los Angeles on September 28, focusing on the challenges posed by the 1967 space rules in the face of modern commercial space activity and dual-use technologies. The event, held at LILA, brought together experts to discuss how the existing international framework is struggling to keep pace with the rapidly evolving space landscape.

Journalist Guillaume Serina moderated the discussion, which centered on the complex issue of satellites that can serve both civilian and military purposes. The panelists highlighted the difficulty in defining the distinction between civilian and military infrastructure, emphasizing the need for international agreement on responsibilities, limits, and enforcement.

The discussion also addressed the growing role of private companies in space operations. Commercial operators are increasingly influencing decisions with strategic, economic, and security implications, despite not being represented when the existing international treaty framework was negotiated. This expanding role raises new questions about accountability and the respective responsibilities of governments and corporations.

Founded in 1978, the International School of Los Angeles (LILA) is a non-profit, independent, international school committed to bilingual education and academic excellence. The school offers a preschool through 12th grade curriculum that culminates in the French baccalauréat or the International Baccalaureate®'s Diploma Programme. With four Los Angeles-area campuses and over one thousand students, LILA holds accreditation from the French Ministry of Education, the California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS), the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), and the International Baccalaureate (IB).

The World Affairs Forum connects the LILA community and Druven’s international network with diplomats, policymakers, legal and regulatory experts, business leaders, scientists, academics, and other practitioners working on issues with both global and local implications. The forum aims to foster informed discussion and critical thinking among students, families, educators, and the broader community.

Additional sessions are planned, with topics and dates to be announced as they are confirmed. The World Affairs Forum will continue as an ongoing platform for conversations on major international developments and their implications for public policy, business, and society.