China’s latest ballistic missile test has sharpened concerns about security in the Indo-Pacific. The test matters because missile advances can strengthen deterrence for one side while increasing escalation pressure and shortening decision time for others.
What changed now
The ballistic missile test adds to existing anxieties about the pace of China’s military modernisation. The development signals continued progress in missile systems that can complicate regional defence planning.
Why it matters for India and the Indo-Pacific
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