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Alpha needs new management that is removed from parochial interests and political gamesmanship.
Like an airport or seaport, Alpha has many dangerous and diverse things going on, yet has to be safe and profitable for all involved. It also has to be a step removed from politics, to avoid becoming a pawn in international affairs and budget swings. We confront numerous similar situations here on Earth. Human nature and good organizational structure are the same everywhere, even in space. The space agencies of the world need to hand Alpha to a new management team that can establish routine operations, so they can get back to the business of exploring, or ISS is going to weigh them down for years to come.