Implications of China's Missile Test

China's missile launch indicates a new threat to US national security. This test marks the initiation of a space weapons race between the two nations, which can only result in disaster for both involved. Weapons armed satellites will allow countries to attack from positions not easily defendable, with catastrophic results. This is especially applicable for China and their interest in fully integrating Taiwan with the mainland (see ). If both countries proceed on the track their heading on we will see another arms buildup very reminiscent of the Cold War (the results of which we are still very much contending with). This will only further threaten national security and therefore should be avoided at all costs.