India's deadly shopping spree

April 20, 2012 12:41

India grabbed global headlines on April 19 by announcing the successful test of a missile capable of carrying a nuclear warhead as far as Beijing. Those not paying attention might be surprised by this display of military might -- India has now joined the UN Security Council permanent members and Israel in the small club of nations who can launch an inter-continental nuclear weapon.

India accounts for 9 percent of international arms transfers from 2006 to 2010, and will spend up to $80 billion on military modernization efforts by 2015.

Read the report, also on Foreign Policy.

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