Have Rockets, Will Quarrel

... defence systems, notably BMD, while protecting one side, diminish the deterrent potential of the other. Given a high-quality BMD, there may be a temptation to strike first, in order to destroy the bulk of the strategic nuclear force, and then try to beat ... ... between North and South. After all, the North has more than two dozen missiles. However, by beefing up its defence, the U.S.–South Korean side automatically pushes North Korea to develop its own offensive potential, because it will now have to expect ...