Asia’s Dangerous Descent into an Arms Race: The Typhon Effect and Beyond

Japan acquires U.S. Typhon missile system, capable of striking China and Russia. China increases defense budget by 7.2% annually, exporting $16B in arms. India spends $18B on arms imports from Russia, France, and the U.S. between 2020–2025. Pakistan and Taiwan boost defense, fueling Asia’s most dangerous arms spiral. The unveiling of the United States’ Typhon … Continue reading Asia’s Dangerous Descent into an Arms Race: The Typhon Effect and Beyond