Lamont Colucci

Lamont Colucci Speaking Topics

• Space Force, Grand Strategy and National Security

  America stands at a pivotal moment in the evolution of national defense -- where the final frontier is no longer aspirational but operational. In this compelling presentation, we explore how the U.S. Space Force is not merely a new military branch but a necessary instrument of American grand strategy. Through deep historical insight and forward-looking analysis, this session lays out the strategic, economic, and ideological imperatives for space dominance. Audiences will journey through case studies of missed opportunities, modern threats from great powers and non-state actors, and the unfolding Triplanetary Economy spanning Earth, Moon, and Mars. Drawing parallels to naval power development, it presents “spacepower” as the next essential benchmark of national security, arguing that astropolitics will shape geopolitics for generations to come. If America is to safeguard liberty and global stability, space is the next—and ultimate—high ground.

  Attendee Results:

  • Understand how grand strategy guides the role of the U.S. Space Force in national security.
  • Explore historical failures and missed opportunities that shaped modern space defense thinking.
  • Learn why the space domain is foundational to economic strength, military power, and technological progress.
  • Examine current threats from China, Russia, and non-state actors in the space domain.
  • Discover the concept of the Triplanetary Economy and the future of strategic trade between Earth, Moon, and Mars.
  • Gain insight into how doctrine, alliances, and space intelligence must evolve to protect liberty and defend Earth.

• Grand Strategy, Great Powers and the Quest for Space Power

  This presentation offers a sweeping and urgent exploration of how the resurgence of great power competition is moving beyond Earth into the realm of space. Dr. Lamont Colucci synthesizes lessons from history, geopolitical analysis, and contemporary strategic cultures of major powers -- Russia, China, India, and Japan -- to frame the indispensable role of the United States in preserving global stability through space primacy. Drawing historical parallels to the lead-up to World War I, the talk highlights how rivalries, ideologies, and doctrines are converging once again, but this time with the added complexity of space as a new war-fighting domain. The audience is invited to confront the implications of ""spacepower"" as the future's decisive factor in national security and global influence. The Triplanetary Economy, cislunar strategy, and American grand strategy come together in a compelling call for leadership and foresight.

  Attendee Results:

  • Gain a deep understanding of great power rivalry through historical and contemporary geopolitical lenses.
  • Learn how each great power is shaping space strategy based on unique national doctrines.
  • Discover how space has become the new frontier of grand strategy and national security.
  • Analyze parallels between 20th-century conflicts and current space-based strategic tensions.
  • Understand the concept of the Triplanetary Economy and its future role in global competition.
  • Receive a practical framework for spacepower and its integration into American grand strategy.
  • Be equipped to advocate for American leadership in space as essential to global peace and prosperity.

The Triplanetary Economy: Earth, Moon, Mars and the Next Economic Revolution

What if the next great leap in human civilization isn't just technological -- but economic, political, and strategic -- across three celestial bodies? This visionary presentation explores the concept of the Triplanetary Economy: a revolutionary integration of Earth, the Moon, and Mars into a unified economic system. Dr. Lamont Colucci explains how space infrastructure, trade routes, energy production, asteroid mining, and satellite communication will birth a new era of prosperity—if and only if the United States leads the way. Through a synthesis of strategy, security, and innovation, audiences learn how the foundations of this future must be secured by space law, military primacy, and visionary policymaking. With comparisons to the Industrial Revolution and Renaissance, this talk challenges decision-makers to take bold action to ensure that free societies—not authoritarian regimes—shape humanity’s spacefaring destiny.

Attendee Results:

• Understand the Triplanetary Economy as a synthesis of Earth-Moon-Mars trade and development.
• Learn how space infrastructure will drive economic, communication, and energy revolutions.
• Discover the role of military power and legal frameworks in securing a space-based economy.
• Analyze the dangers of inaction in the face of authoritarian space competitors.
• Explore the practical steps required to achieve sustainable colonization and economic integration.
• Be inspired to see space not only as the next frontier—but the key to lasting American prosperity and global leadership.

The Culture War and the American Citizen: Faith, Freedom, and the Fight for National Identity

In this thought-provoking and deeply resonant presentation, Dr. Lamont Colucci traces the roots and realities of America’s 21st-century culture war. Drawing from theology, natural law, political philosophy, and American history, he reveals how the struggle for the soul of the nation is ultimately a battle between the forces of faith and relativism. From the Kulturkampf of Bismarck to Saul Alinsky’s modern playbook, the talk uncovers the progressive campaign against the foundational pillars of Western civilization—faith, reason, virtue, and liberty. Dr. Colucci challenges audiences to reject passive citizenship and instead embrace the model of the Christian citizen as an engaged, courageous steward of truth and justice. This presentation serves as both a warning and a rallying cry: Quo Vadis, America—where are you going?

Attendee Results:

• Understand the historical and philosophical origins of the modern culture war.
• Learn how faith shapes culture, and how culture influences politics and policy.
• Discover how relativism and revisionism erode national unity and moral clarity.
• Explore the role of the Christian citizen in preserving constitutional liberty and American exceptionalism.
• Examine modern threats to truth, virtue, and civic engagement—and how to confront them.
• Leave inspired to become a voice for righteousness in culture, community, and citizens.

Strategic Foresight and Futurism: Preparing for the Future Operating Environment

In a world of accelerating technological shifts, geopolitical uncertainty, and emerging domains of conflict, strategic foresight is not a luxury—it’s a necessity. This powerful and illuminating talk explores the vital integration of Strategic Foresight (SF), Grand Strategy (GS), and the Future Operating Environment (FOE). Dr. Lamont Colucci outlines how SF equips leaders to anticipate ""unknown unknowns,"" craft robust strategies, and prevent catastrophic strategic surprises. Using real-world defense planning, space power scenarios, and national security foresight workshops (like Space Futures), this presentation guides audiences through structured methods to prepare for disruptive trends—from artificial intelligence and quantum tech to astropolitics and non-state actors. The session empowers professionals to break from short-term thinking, embrace scenario planning, and shape the future rather than react to it.

Attendee Results:

• Understand the essential relationship between Grand Strategy, Strategic Foresight, and Future Operating Environments.
• Learn how to anticipate disruptive threats and technologies before they mature.
• Explore the role of scenario planning and “black swan” events in strategic defense preparation.
• Discover how foresight enhances decision-making, doctrine development, innovation, and risk mitigation.
• Gain tools for integrating SF into national security, spacepower strategy, and organizational planning.
• Walk away with a mindset shift: from reactive to proactive, from short-term to long-arc thinking.