India on Thursday successfully tested a ballistic missile capable of delivering a nuclear warhead. AP/ Indian Ministry of Defense
The Asian Arms Race Is Starting to Look Ominous -- Spiegel Online
India added itself to the short list of nuclear-armed countries with ballistic missile capability on Thursday. More importantly, though, the country's successful test marks a new chapter in the developing Asian arms race. German commentators express deep concern on Friday.
Asia's military might appears to be growing by leaps and bounds these days. Just last month, China announced a significant increase to its military spending. Since then, North Korea attempted (and failed) to launch a rocket into space, the United States began a joint military exercise with the Philippines and, on Thursday, South Korea tested a missile whose range includes all of North Korea.
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Update: Asia arms race harms both growing giants -- National Editorial
My Comment: The Asian arms race is just starting .... expect massive defense budget increases and new alliances forming in Asia in the next decade or two.
1 comment:
Do not be fooled that it is an arms race, just like the nuclear detonations in 1998, this is the blatant message to the Capitalist, Communist & the Corporate Neo Colonist, careful we are Sovereign & capable Nations & you better stop meddling with India & Pakistan.
J Hind & Pakistan Zindabaad.
PS. Kindly arrange two more desks at the Security Council.
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