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Why North Korea’s Missile Launch Matters

North Korea’s successful use last week of a long-range rocket to launch a satellite into orbit has catapulted the Asian rogue state back into the international spotlight for at least two reasons: First, the launch speaks volumes about the maturity of the North’s missile arsenal. Second, North Korea’s missile gains are likely to be shared with others, notably in the Middle East, including Iran. By Ilan Berman Read Full Story