After China’s Missile Test, US and Allies Demand 24 Hour Warning Next Time The recent joint statement from the US State Department, signed by 41 countries, may seem like a straightforward call for more transparency in missile testing.
But scratch beneath the surface and it's clear that this is about far more than just notification practices – it's a skirmish in a much larger game of international politics.
One striking aspect of the statement is its emphasis on advance warning.