ASSESSMENTS

East Asia: The Implications of BMD Deployment

Mar 26, 2009 | 10:55 GMT

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Summary

Operational deployment of ballistic missile defense systems by the United States and Japan in East Asia has taken on new urgency given the anticipated North Korean satellite launch vehicle test. Cooperation between Washington and Tokyo has been significant, and has longer-term implications for the region.

The deployment of ballistic missile defenses in East Asia has significant long-term implications....

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