Northeast Asian missile forces: Defense and offence

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North Korea's progress on both ballistic missile and nuclear weapons tracks means the US and its regional allies will feel under pressure to re-examine their deterrent versus defensive policies. Japan, Taiwan and even South Korea might increase missile defense co-operation with Washington, but North Korean nuclear missiles and China's military build-up could also lead to greater pressure on Washington to accept their allies' requirements for offensive deterrent capabilities.

Guided missiles and space vehicles, Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing, North Korea, Ballistic Missile Defense Systems, Military aspects, Nuclear weapons, Nuclear testing, Ballistic missile defences

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Missile defence shield set to boost US-India partnership

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India is making an effort to improve its relations with the US, as evidenced by its endorsement of America's proposed missile defense shield. India has become apprehensive of China's international aims, and welcomes US friendship.

India, Indian foreign relations, United States foreign relations

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Japan wary of assertive China

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Japan is providing financial aid to China, but the Japanese are becoming apprehensive about China's increasing maritime incursions. Japan has even suspected China of mapping Japanese waters for submarine operations.

China, Japan, Chinese foreign relations, Japanese foreign relations

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