In this engaging discussion, Sam Jardine, a Geopolitical Risk Consultant and Historian, delves into astropolitics and its implications for global governance. He explores the competition between the US-led Artemis Accords and China's lunar initiatives, emphasizing the necessity for international cooperation. Jardine discusses the repercussions of US-China decoupling on global trade and the emergence of a multipolar world. He highlights the challenges faced in establishing trust among nations and the importance of collaborative frameworks to navigate the complexities of space exploration.