Signal Four declared nuclear states placed in Asia

Summary

The Megatrends 2040 report points out that four declared nuclear states, China, India, Pakistan and North Korea, are located in Asia. The observation appears in its discussion of Asia's rising military weight, alongside China's army and navy and the naval and military rankings of India and Pakistan. The report argues that modernization, scientific progress and economic growth have allowed Asian nations to compete with or even challenge Europe and the United States in political, economic and military affairs. The concentration of nuclear powers in one region adds to the geostrategic complexity of a more multipolar world. The report expects new geostrategic policies and more regional powers to emerge.