Missile Message to a Heir?

“Negotiation might be safer.”

In this sense, the missile is not just a weapon.

It is a message carrier.

Domestic Audiences Matter Too
Not all signals are meant for foreign leaders.

Sometimes the real audience is domestic.

When a rising political heir appears on the national stage, the ruling government may want to reinforce its legitimacy by demonstrating strength.

A missile launch can accomplish several domestic objectives: