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May 9, 2012

The Asian Arms Race That Wasn't

M. Taylor Fravel & Vipin Narang, Foreign Policy

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The idea that India can -- or even intends to -- achieve nuclear parity with China with a single test is misguided. Nuclear posture unfolds over years and decades, and India is just now creeping toward having an assured retaliation capability against China. Even when the Agni V is inducted into India's military, Beijing will still enjoy clear advantages in both warheads and delivery systems, and it will retain them for the foreseeable future.

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TAGGED: Pakistan, Asia, China, India

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